Arthur Kenneth Wease

Arthur Kenneth Wease, age 83 of Bloomington passed away Sunday afternoon February 26, 2012 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born September 17, 1928 in Lawrence County to Paul and Viola Mae Thacker Wease. Arthur was a graduate of Huron High School, spent most of his professional career with Otis Elevator and eventually spent nearly twenty years as a greeter at the Bloomington Wal-Mart. Arthur's interests were wide and varied. He bowled with the Senior Bowling League at Classic Lanes, was a huge fan of Atlanta Braves baseball, and so loved Indiana University basketball and football that he served countless hours as an usher at both Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall. Arthur was also a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, and served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War and later as a Staff Sergeant in the reserves. Ultimately though Arthur's family will remember him as the extraordinarily loving and caring husband, father and papaw he was to his entire family. Arthur leaves behind his wife Geneva Irene Guthrie of Bloomington; son Ken Wease and wife Debbie of Harrodsburg; son Jarold Dean Wease of Bloomington; son Michael Wayne Wease and wife Tina of Anderson; daughter Ginger A. Sparks and husband Craig of Spencer; grandchildren Aaron Wease and wife Marci, Travis Wease and wife Amanda, Jamison Wease, Justin Wease, Seth Sparks and Wyatt Sparks. Arthur also leaves behind great grandchildren McKenzie, Brett and Tyson Wease as well as a brother Wendell Wease and wife Twyla of Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Genetta Lynn Wease, a great grandson Robert Wease, three brothers, Ben, Bill and Eddie Wease and a sister Nancy Alice Ratliff. A memorial service to celebrate Arthur's life will be held this Saturday March 3, 2012 at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church at 11:00AM. Reverend Terry Brammer will preside. Friends may call at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM also on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. Allen Funeral Home 4155 South Old HIghway 37 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Arthur Kenneth Wease

September 17, 1928 - February 26, 2012