Arnold L. Clement

Arnold Louis Clement died peacefully on July 13, 2015, in Kenosha, WI, at the age of 75. Arnie is survived by his loving wife Kay; daughter Crystal (Michael Pariseau, Charlottesville, VA); grandchildren Evan, Drew, Adam, and Alexis; canine companion Misty; brother Marvin (Doris); brother-in-law Jay (Sally) Chadwick; and additional extended family. Arnie was born in 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, to Robert and Lillie (nee: Lundquist) Clement. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1957, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1961, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1982 with a Master’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Arnie married Kay in 1973, and together they provided a loving home for their daughter and three beloved hunting dogs. He went on to direct the Racine County Office of Planning and Development from 1967 until his retirement in 2002, supervising multiple departments as he worked to promote the wise use, safety, preservation, and promotion of Racine County’s beauty. Evidence of his knowledge, care, and influence is seen every day throughout Racine, from farms and fields, waterways, and the location and layout of subdivisions, to the design of frontage roads and the downtown harbor. Arnie was well known for his love of the outdoors. He found great happiness in being in nature, from golfing, cross country skiing, and biking to boating, hunting, fishing, and more. He shared his passions with others, patiently teaching his daughter to recognize non-point source pollution and his grandchildren how to cast a fishing line. His vacation and retirement home Up North was a source of great pride, as were his trophy feathers, fins, and antlers. He enjoyed life, especially sitting on the deck with a cocktail and telling a good story, always delivered with a twinkle in his eye, wide smile, and big laugh. An open visitation is scheduled for Friday, July, 17, 2015, from 4-7 pm at Sturino Funeral Home Racine, and will continue on Saturday from 9 am until service time at 10:30 am at Holy Communion Lutheran Church, 2000 W. 6th St., Racine, WI, 53405, with Rev. Mark Doidge officiating. Following services, Arnie will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park. Individuals wishing to make a donation in Arnie’s name are requested to consider the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Food Bank, the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Building Fund, or the Pike Lake Chain of Lakes Association, c/o Treasurer Pam Ahles, N15058 Rice Creek Ct, Park Falls, WI, 54552. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Mullane and his staff, as well as the staff of Aurora Health Care-Kenosha, for their excellent care during this brief and aggressive illness. We also extend our most sincere gratitude to all Arnie’s friends, neighbors, and associates for their lifetime of support and kindness.

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Arnold L. Clement

July 13, 2015