Ralph H. Arendt, Jr.

Ralph H. Arendt, Jr., 79, passed away Tuesday September 27, 2022 at Pleasant Acres Nursing Home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 2PM Sunday, October 30, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, Pa 17325. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Andrew R. Geib. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd, York is in charge of arrangements.

Born August 21, 1943 in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Ralph H. Arendt, Sr., and Marrietta J. (Warner) Arendt.

He was employed as a truck driver for several years with Markey Trucking in Red Lion until his retirement.

An avid collector of Japanese artwork and figurines, he also collected various antiques. He enjoyed shaping bonsai trees, attending jazz concerts and playing cribbage with his son. In addition, Mr. Arendt proudly served in the United States Air Force.

Mr. Arendt is survived by three sons, Christopher Arendt and wife, Diane of E. Berlin and David Arendt of Florida, Scott Arendt of San Jose, CA; two daughters, Andrea Pankey of Rockford, IL, Tonya Arendt of Rapid City, SD; grandson, Zach Arendt and other grandchildren; his sister, Denise Lambright of Gettysburg; step children, Chiffon King, Kimberly Murray and niece, Buffy Baker. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Arendt.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

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