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Jerry Arnett Obituary

Jerry Arnett a long time resident of Fountain Co., passed away March 6, 2015. Jerry was born October 21, 1951 in Elkhart Indiana to Robert and Geraldine Arnett Sr. Jerry is preceded in death by his mother Geraldine.

Survived by his wife of 17 years Teresa Arnett of Fountain Co, Father Robert Arnett Sr. of Texas, son Jared J. Arnett (Kathy) of Colorado Springs, Co, stepson Rick Ransbottom of Fountain Co, brother Robert Arnett Jr. (Sylvia) of Fountain Co. Sisters Sue Minich of Wa, Barbara Loth (Jodi) of Texas, Vicki Shuttie (John) of Il., two grandsons Micah and Logan Arnett and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 serving two tours in Vietnam with the 1st of the 10th CAV. Jerry retired from PAE Fort Carson Support Services. Jerry enjoyed NASCAR races and playing his guitar "BABE" .

There will be no services by request. A Celebration of Life will take place Sunday March 22, 2015 at the American Legion Post 38 in Fountain Co from 1:00 - 5:00 PM.

A special thanks to all the people at Pikes Peak Hospice.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 11, 2015.

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March 20, 2015

Prayers are with jerrys family I enjoyed getting to know jerry when working at ft. Carson me being from Goshen ,Indiana we shared many converstations I always enjoyed his dedication to his work and to his country a great man he will be missed. Keith Wittmer

Linda Bock

March 19, 2015

You will always be FreeBird to me. Thank you for the many years of friendship. Peace !

Prudy Rowe

March 12, 2015

You are in my prayers Theresa, Jerrod, Kathy,Rick and boys. I am just sooo sad. Jerry was one of a kind!! I am just thankful and lucky that I had the opportunity to have him as a friend.

Cindy Yoder

March 11, 2015

Sending prayers to all the family.

Tammie Pierce

March 11, 2015

Jerry was a good man and he will be missed dearly. I enjoyed working with him at FCSS. Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Arnett Family. God Bless.

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