The family of Thomas G. Arnold, husband of ORUCC member, the late Marilyn J. Arnold, invites you to a Memorial Service to celebrate his life on Saturday, January 31st, at 2:00 pm, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53711, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 pm, and reception following the Memorial Service. All are welcome.

Obituary for Thomas G. Arnold

September 15, 1944 – January 12, 2026

Thomas G. Arnold passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1944, to Orville and Mabel (Lerum) Arnold. He grew up in Sauk City, Wisconsin, and graduated from Sauk City High School, class of 1962. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1967 with a B.S. Degree in Business and Economics.

Tom married Marilyn Hehenberger on June 6, 1964. They had twin sons, Douglas and David. In 1969, they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, and then to Austin, Texas, where he was employed by Elgin-Butler Brick Company. After returning to Wisconsin in 1987, he owned and managed the Longhorn Café and Cantina in Madison, which was followed by an accounting career at Dean Health Systems until his retirement.

Tom is survived by his sons, Douglas and David Arnold, his in-laws Donald J. & Gloria Hehenberger, Rodney & Carol Hehenberger, Sandy & Steve Gullickson, and Sally & Mark Mellenberger, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; his parents; step-mother, Evelyn Arnold; brother and sister-in-law, Gordon & Bridget Arnold, and father and mother-in-law Donald R. & Ruth Hehenberger.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison, Wisconsin.