87, Appleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Brewster Village. He was born on November 26, 1936, in Freedom to the late Ervin and Mildred (Buss) Arnold. Stewart was baptized on December 13, 1936, and was confirmed on April 29, 1951. He married Patricia Ann McGinnis on August 14, 1954, and they shared just shy of 70 years together. In 1955 he joined the National guard serving his country at Fort Lewis, WA from Oct. 1961 until Sept 1962 during the Berlin Crisis. He was later Honorably discharged in Feb 1963.

He worked for Leon G. Fisher Home Building for 26 years and then Albany International Wire Works until his retirement in 1998. They moved to Shawano Lake where he enjoyed fishing, bird watching, hunting, camping and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He and Pat wintered at Vacation Village in Florida, for 20 years.

Stewart is survived by his wife, Patricia; children: Terry (Pam) Arnold, Appleton, Cheryl Magnuson, Kaukauna, Jay (Linda) Arnold, Appleton and Sandy (David) Brazee, Appleton; 8 grandchildren: Ashley (Eric) Holdorf, Devin (Kelsey) Magnuson, Trevor (Charity) Magnuson, Tyler Arnold, Marissa (Jason) Bahrs, Jackie (Alyx) Arnold, Michelle (Nate) Shortess and Danielle Herwig; 11 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and a sister, Joanie (Larry) Peters.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Lyonel (Monica) Arnold and grandson, Nicholas Arnold.

A Memorial Service for Stewart will be held at 11 AM, on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Bethany Lutheran Church, Appleton with Rev. Matt Krenke officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM directly at church. He will be laid to rest at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

The family would like to thank the staff of Dimensions Living for their care of Mom and Dad this past year. Also, a thank you to Brewster Village and Moments Hospice as well as the neighbors of Mom and Dad on Oliver Court.