Arps, Louis
Born in , on Feb. 7, 2016 Departed Aug. 10, 2016 Louis (Louie) C. Arps, Jr. 95, Wausau, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Mount View Care Center. He was born February 7, 1921 in Tigerton and was the youngest of five children born to the late Eleanor (Perry) and Louis C. Arps, Sr. Growing up, Louis was a fun loving, mischievous child. Throughout his life he maintained his quick wit and sense of humor. After high school, Louis joined the U.S. Army. He served as a Master Sergeant in World War II and led 150 men into battle on D-Day. Their landing craft was cut in half and many of his men drowned before they reached Omaha Beach. He would tell all of his war experiences to those who would listen. His book "I'm No Hero" was a collection of not only his war stories, but a chronicle of his formative years in Tigerton. He met the love of his life "Junie" at a dance at Bay Beach in Green Bay. They were married in Green Bay on May 30, 1947 and moved to Wausau where Louis worked for Morley Murphy as a hardware salesman. Although he had a large territory to cover, he managed to be home for supper each night and wash the dishes after. He made his children sandwiches for school lunch (there was no such thing as too much butter) and was in charge of Saturday bath night. Louie was a good bowler and enjoyed cards. He was an excellent Sheepshead and Cribbage player. In his later years, he began playing slot machines. He was known as "Lucky Louie" and became a beloved figure at B & R Bar. In 2007, Louie and June moved to Mount View Health Care Center. They stayed in the same room until June required advanced care. He would visit her at Garden Side Crossing and they would cuddle together for a few hours. Both were favorites of the staff at Mount View. June preceded Louie in death on November 25, 2010 after celebrating 63 years of marriage. Louie is survived by four children, Greg (Jeannie) Arps, Debbie (Bill) Overbeck, Shelley (Eugene Litzer) Arps, and Julie (Jay) Kolbeck, grandchildren Kim "Doodles" (Matt) Nelson, Chris "Cro" (Linnea) Overbeck, Jessi "Cloney" (Scott) Towle, Kelli "Bob" (Willie) Vetter, step-grandchildren, Tara (Dan) Anchor, Lewis (Melissa) Borck, and ten great-grandchildren. Besides his parents and his wife, June, Louie was preceded in death by his beloved son, Kevin, brothers Perry, Chet and Rolfe and his sister Caroline. Louie will be greatly missed by his family, relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will preside. Friends may call Sunday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services at the Sixth Street funeral home. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com . In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established in care of the family. The family would like to thank the Mount View staff for the care they have provided over the years to our parents.
