Robert A. Arnold, Sr., passed away at his home on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  Born in Somerset County, New Jersey, the son of John H. and Claire (Hofmann) Arnold. He was a lifelong pressman formerly of Palm Coast, Florida and recently resided in Shell Knob, Missouri.  On July of 1956 he married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Carole Kmita Arnold; she preceded him in death.

His survived by two sons, Robert Arnold, Jr. (Linda), of Florida, and Thomas Arnold (Kathy Jo), of South Carolina; daughter Kathleen Bucek, of Florida, his grandchildren, Kristopher (Sarah) Bucek, Kameron (Kaley) Bucek, Kolton Bucek, Thomas J. Arnold, Thomas G. Arnold, Krissi Bilello, Kenny Arnold, Jr. (Nancy), Jennifer Arnold and Melissa Beane; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Dan and Bobbie Narancich, of Shell Knob.

Preceded in death by his parents, John H. Arnold and Claire Hofmann Arnold; his loving wife, Carole Kmita Arnold; and son, Kenneth J. Arnold.

A memorial service will be held with his immediate family at a later date in Palm Coast, Florida where he will be laid to rest.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville.