ARNBERGER, Herbert F. (Lt. Col.)

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Sunday, March 21, 2010 Retired USAF Lt. Col. Herbert F. Arnberger, 76, died on March 16, 2010. Born and raised in San Francisco, Mr. Arnberger joined the U.S. Air Force in Feb. 1953, where he began a 21-year career as a fighter pilot. He flew with the 53rd TFS in Germany, was an instructor pilot at the Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, and carried out 101 combat missions in an F4 Phantom with the 8th TFW in southeast Asia. He finished his career with the 58th TFTW at Luke AFB as an instructor pilot flying the F-104 Starfighter, which was by far his favorite plane to fly. He was an avid baseball fan and true lover of the game. He stuck with his Giants through thick and thin since they moved to San Francisco in 1958. In 1998, when the Diamondbacks took the stage at the "BOB," he admitted to following both teams and cried with us all at the 2001 World Series. He loved to take his two dogs (and cat) for hikes through the high country surrounding his home in Williams. He is survived by his brother, Phil; children David, Laurie, Pat and Scott; seven grandchildren; and three pets. A celebration of life Mass will be held at St. Helens Catholic Church, 5510 W. Cholla Street, in Glendale, at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. A Full Honor burial will follow at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to "Williams Needs an Angle/Dog Park," (928) 635-4503, or "Waags," (928) 635-2595. Condolences may left for the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com Norvel Owens Mortuary is handling arrangements.