John Arensberg Obituary

John Louis (Jack) Arensberg died Monday, September 3rd at Lawrence Memorial Hospital at the age of 91.

Jack was born on July 4, 1927 in Atchison, KS to Lee and Agnes (Curran) Arensberg. After graduating from Atchison High School Jack enlisted in the Navy and served in WW II.

After the war Jack attended Benedictine College in Atchison Kansas. He graduated in 1950 with a degree in Business. Jack married Mary Clark on July 19, 1958. He moved to Lawrence, KS in August of 1958. Jack owned and operated Arensberg's Shoes in downtown Lawrence for 50 years. During this time, he served as president of the Downtown Lawrence Association, president of the Breakfast Optimist Club and was a member of the Elks Club. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. Jack's hobbies included fly fishing in Colorado, quail and pheasant hunting in Kansas and playing golf at Lawrence Country Club, where he was a member for 58 years. In his retirement, Jack enjoyed his morning coffee with friends at McDonalds. Many thanks to Herbie Weidensaul and Marty Pattin for providing his transportation.

Jack is survived by his wife Mary of the home and his children: Tim (Deanne), Tom (Anita), Jeff, Andy (Denise) all of Lawrence; Julie Pfister (EJ) Edmond, OK, his 7 grandchildren and sister Gay Lacy, Scottsdale, AZ. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lee Arensberg..

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Thursday, September 6th with a family burial to follow. A reception will be held at Lawrence Country Club at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 4, 2018.
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Oh no. I just now received this notification of John's passing.

Mary, Julie, Andy, Tom, and family,

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of John. He was a staple in "OUR" old time Lawrence community although times have changed in this town. May God Bless John as with all of his family. - Jason Hammond

Peace and love to John and all of his and your family.

Jason Hammond

Friend

August 30, 2020

I have missed so many of my old friends from the country club days and John was sure one of them

Richard George

Friend

August 29, 2019

Dear Arensberg's, my name is Scott Schaefers, son of Jerry and nephew of Earl. I am in KS on business today and went through Atchinson and it spurred a memory of Jack and I went online to find that he recently passed away. I remember what good friends they were with quail hunts down here and fishing trips and Boy's Week at our cabin in Minnesota. Even though I was a kid during those trips, I remember those visits and Jack fondly. I remember thinking how I hoped I would have the type of friendships they shared and take trips with my friends like they did. They all are up in the Happy Hunting Grounds now where the bird are plentiful, the dogs are good and the cocktails are cold. We send our thoughts and prayers are with you all, but know Jack had a life well lived.

Scott Schaefers

September 25, 2018

Jeff and all of the families, I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Richard Todd

September 7, 2018

Mary, so sorry to hear about Jack. His name brought so many happy memories of our bridge games and many hours talking with you. I'm still living in my home and still enjoying bridge. I wish you peace.

Phyllis Case

September 7, 2018

Jack was a good ol boy. He will be missed

Richard George

September 6, 2018

Tom I am sorry for your loss of your beloved Dad. You have spoken of him often and I feel like through you I knew him a little bit. I sure did know his shoe store, and was disappointed when it closed. I know he was a big part of your life, and I know you will miss him dearly. I am thinking of you and your family.

Nancy Hadley

September 6, 2018

My sincerest condolences to family, friends, and all those who loved Mr. Arensberg.

Kim Murphree

September 6, 2018

a loved one

September 5, 2018

Sorry to hear the news of Jack's passing. My thoughts and prayers for the entire family.

Bruce Lopez

September 5, 2018

Mary, Andy, and Family - We will always remember our wonderful times together in Lawrence. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May he rest in peace.
With Love and Prayers,
Larry and Rosemary Lovett

Larry Lovett

September 5, 2018

Condolences to the family. Let good memories guide you.

Greg Gardner

September 5, 2018

Mary & family---I have a lot of great memories of Jack and was saddened to read he had passed. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My prayers to all of you at this difficult time.

Carolyn Church

September 5, 2018

Julie, Andy, Tom, and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dads' passing. He was very well known in "Our" old Lawrence community and was always a nice man whenever I met him at the store. My prayers are with all of you. May God Bless you, Tom.

September 5, 2018

Mary, Tim, Tom, Jeff, Julie, and Andy - I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Jack as a fun loving neighbor who enjoyed block parties, fireworks, and picnics on West Eighth Street. As a long-time babysitter for the Arensberg children, I only fell asleep once - around 5am on a Sunday morning - and Jack loved to tease me about sleeping on the job. My prayers are with you all.

Betsy Williams Russell

September 4, 2018

To Tim, Tom, Andy and your families. I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are all in my thoughts. I will be praying for your comfort and peace throughout these difficult days. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Shirley Spiller

September 4, 2018

To the extended Arensberg family: The Hedges family extends our heartfelt condolences for the loss of Jack. We have so many fond memories of the fun, hilarious, and enjoyable times we have spent with your family and Jack. We will treasure those memories forever. Jack's visit with Chuck before he passed and that photo of them shaking hands one last time was very special to us. We hope they are greeting each other now discussing some golf rounds, card games, ski trips, story telling and more! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We appreciate all the special times spent together over the years.

Bryan Hedges

September 4, 2018

I was so sorry to read of John's passing. I saw him at the store for years and at McDonald's with his buddies. Prayers for Jeff and the family.

Cheryl Wonnell

September 4, 2018

We are very sorry for your loss, all of the Arensberg family is in our thoughts.

Mike Ward

September 4, 2018

I was saddened to read that my good friend, Jack, had passed away. I moved from Lawrence a little over 2 years ago. When I would visit Lawrence, I would go to the McDonald's coffee group, hoping to see Jack. We had a long standing friendly debate about politics. He was an avid Democrat and I was an avid Republican. We loved to needle each other. I used to tell him that he was the only Democrat that I ever liked and he would just laugh! Lawrence was a much better City because of Jack Arensberg! He will sorely be missed. I pray for comfort and blessings on his family.
Kudos to Herbie and Duck for bringing Jack to the coffee group after Jack could no longer drive.

Jack Hinton

September 4, 2018

To the family . . . I did not know your father personally, but I still pray for a calming peace to be bestowed of each of you . . . during this time of bereavement and the days to follow.

Gregory Galloway

September 4, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences to Mary and the whole Arensberg family. Jack will be missed.

Megan Poindexter, Trinity In-Home Care

September 4, 2018

Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories shared with Mr. Arensberg.

P. Goss

September 4, 2018

my condolences

HENRY ELLIOTT

September 4, 2018

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