Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Arnold G. Soltis, age 90 of Holdingford was held Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Church (St. Hedwigs location). Father Robert Rolfes officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery following the service. Arnold died peacefully at the St. Cloud VA Saturday morning surrounded by his family.
Arnold was born April 28th, 1921 to George and Cecelia (Heisick) Soltis in Des Moines, IA. He grew up on a farm near Holdingford, and lived his entire life in the Holdingford area. Arnold married Corrine Schneider on August 25th, 1952 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Arnold grew up working on a farm, but after attaining his teaching degree from St Cloud State Univeristy, he worked as a teacher in the central Minnesota area, a police officer for the city of Holdingford, and was also a co-owner of Kraemer-Soltis International Harvester until finally retiring in 1975. Arnold was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and All Saints Catholic Church in Holdingford.
Arnold is survived by his children Mary Soltis, Sitka, AK; Kathy (Greg) Waletzko, Holdingford; John Soltis, Holdingford; Patrick (Julie) Soltis, Hoschton, GA; Nancy (Ron) Stewart, Elmdale; and his 8 grandchildren Susan, Tim, Michael, Breeanna, Abria, Mackenzie, Samantha, and Jake.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Cecelia Soltis, his siblings Laverne “Red” Soltis and Georgia Arradondo, and his loving wife Corrine Soltis.
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