Arnold W. Kilgren, 98, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016. He was born in N. Manchester, IN and moved to the area in April 1982 from Delaware. He was a chemical engineer and served in the Army in WWII piloting a Higgins boat to carry troops to shores in the Pacific. He was a Notre Dame graduate and a golden gloves boxer (and champion) in Elkhart, IN. His life and stamina were admirable. He enjoyed friends throughout his life and had new ones at the assisted living facility.

He is survived by his grandson, Anthony Albert Kilgren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Maniaci) Kilgren (November 16, 1933 - November 26, 1999); children Bruce and Leslie Kilgren; parents, Frank Albert Kilgren and Gertrude (Berg) Kilgren; siblings, Helen Marie (Kilgren, Bickel) Kock and Frank G. Kilgren.

Service will be at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 9:15 AM.