ARBUCKLE, Robert D.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Monday, January 14, 2013 12:01 am | Updated: 9:59 pm, Sun Jan 13, 2013 - Robert (Buckles) D. Arbuckle, 74, passed away peacefully at the Serenity House, Thursday, January 10, 2013 in Lake Havasu City. He was born July 08, 1938 to Dale and Martha Arbuckle. Bob retired from IBM, in Rochester, Minn. in 1991. Jan and Bob moved to Lake Havasu City permanently in 1999 after vacationing in Arizona for several years. Bob and Jan lived in Wabasha, Minn. on the Mississippi River for 30 years, where they loved boating. Also snowmobiling with friends and family was enjoyed for many years. In Havasu, Bob loved walking with friends and earned "Walker of the Month" in 2010. He was a member of American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles and the Elks Lodge. Bob will be deeply missed. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jan Arbuckle, of Lake Havasu City; children, Bob (Tami) Arbuckle, Vicki (Mike) Wente and Joe (Connie) Arbuckle; step-children, Scott (Gayle) Deobald, Chris (Rick) Kolar, Shannon (Russ) Mullen and Tim Kowalski; sister, Linda (Dan) Schmitz; 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Martha Arbuckle. A Celebration of Bob's life will be held at BBQ Bills, 3557 Maricopa Ave. on Tuesday, January 29 at 4:00 p.m. Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent directly to the family or through http://www.lakehavasumortuary.com/. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, Veteran and Family owned.