Arnold Pearson, 92, died on April 13, 2010 at the Reno County Hospice House, Hutchinson , Kansas . He was born October 20, 1917, to Alfred and Julia (Johnson) Pearson in Lindsborg , Kansas . Arnold (aka Arnie or Perry) married Athol Street on December 26, 1942. They enjoyed 51 years together until her death June 8, 1994. Surviving them are their three married children: Wayne (Ruth Ann), Hutchinson , Kansas , Thomas(Leslie), Eau Claire , Wisconsin , and Barbara ( Franklin ) Cherney, Agenda, Kansas . Arnold had eight grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Athol; his parents; brother, Kenneth Pearson & sister, Rosalea Hoffman. Arnold served with the Idaho Forestry Civil Conservation Corp (1939-1940) as a jackhammer operator. For most of his life, however, he worked as a painting and paperhanging contractor in and around Concordia , Kansas . Arnold , as a child, was confirmed by the Bethany Lutheran Church , Lindsborg , Kansas . Later, Arnold and his family joined The Baptist Church, Concordia , Kansas where he served 58 years. Arnold loved to vacation with his family. Except for Hawaii , he traveled to every state in the Union as well as Canada and Mexico . He was an earnest Christian who honored Jesus and generously served His church. Moreover, Arnold, a faithful husband and devoted father, loved and supported his family. Likewise, his family adored him. The community respected Arnold, a skilled tradesman and trustworthy businessman. He took conscientious pride in his occupation. Full of fun, Arnold loved to joke and laugh. He genuinely liked people and they, enjoying his good nature, valued his friendship. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Mon, April 19, 2010 at The Baptist Church, Concordia with Rev. Alden Dick officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 12 PM until the service time Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorial gifts for the Mennonite Friendship Manor, South Hutchinson , KS , or The Baptist Church, Concordia , KS , in care of the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home.