January 5, 2026

Linn County News

Published January 7, 2026

Paul R. Arnett, 92, of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Fontana, Kan., where he was raised by his parents Ivan and Gladys Arnett.

Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Boxer. On Dec. 30, 1956, he married Eva M. Reece, beginning a loving partnership that would span many decades.

Paul worked for Fairmont Dairy in Kansas City for many years before transferring to Kemps in the Twin Cities, where he continued his career in the dairy industry. Most recently, he resided at Inver Glen Senior Living Residence.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eva M. Reece Arnett.

His second wife, Ann, was a great partner and support for Paul in their later years.

Paul is survived by his second wife, Ann W. Arnett; daughter Jana (Chuck) Anderson of Eagan, Minn.; and grandsons Ryan and Kevin Anderson; his son, Steve (Sara) Arnett of Wood River, Neb., and grandchildren Maggie (Tanner) Roth, Knox Arnett, and Cole (Molly) Arnett. Paul was especially proud of his great-grandson, Cooper. He is also survived by his sister, Juanita Mathews of Paola, Kan.; and many relatives and friends.
Many thanks to the awesome staff at Inver Glen Senior Living and St Croix Hospice for their care for Paul in his last months.

Memorials preferred to the charity of your choice.

Paul will be cremated and laid to rest at Star Valley Cemetery in La Cygne, Kan.