He was born April 4, 1905, at Prescott Township, MN, the son of Charles and Ellen (Fierke) Witthuhn.Arnold owned a mink farming ranch in Blue Earth, where the current Blue Earth Area High School is today, for over 25 years. He also worked in the maintenance department at Telex for 16 years. In 1930 he was married to Anna Olson, who died in 1959. In 1960 he was married to Agnes Ramey. Agnes died in 1986 and Arnold was later married to Thelma Watson in 1990. Thelma preceded Arnold in death in 1997. Arnold enjoyed being "out and about" especially while birdwatching, tending his flower garden or following the Minnesota Twins Baseball team.He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, 3 wives, 1 brother and 3 sisters.