Martin Carl Arneson

Martin Carl Arneson, age 75, of Benson, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Carris Health-Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, MN. Visitation will be Thursday, December 16, 2021, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church in Benson, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Interment will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Benson. Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson is assisting the family with the Arrangements. www.zniewskifuneralhome.com

Martin “Marty” Carl Arneson was born on December 3, 1946 in Benson, MN to Clifford and Frances (McGowan) Arneson. He grew up and attended school in Benson. Marty served his country in the United States Army from 1970 – 1971. On January 8, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara Lietz at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Benson. This union was blessed with one daughter and three grandchildren. He worked in Benson, MN with his Dad at Arneson Paint Company and also restored hardwood floors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, watching the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, trips to Duluth, MN and spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Marty is survived by his daughter: Angela (Mark) Riethmiller of Buffalo, MN; grandchildren: Christopher, Amanda and Matthew Odegard; step-Grandchild: Reese Riethmiller; siblings: Myrna (Alvin) Jacobson of Benson, MN, Lynette (Larry) Houdek of Rochester, MN and Michael Arneson of Benson, MN; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Clifford and Frances Arneson; siblings: Edward, Clifford “Bud” Jr., Terrence and Donald Arneson.

Blessed be the memory of Martin Arneson.