Harry Arquette, Albion Area builder, WW II Veteran, who was an avid hunter, traveler and lifelong Lutheran, passed away at age 95. Harry Erwin Arquette of Albion went to his eternal rest on May 18, 2016 at his home for the past 3 ½ years, Maplewood of Marshall with family at his side. He was born September 21, 1920 in Loyal, Wisconsin. Harry was a very proud veteran serving his country he started with Civilian Conservation Corp in Perkinstown, WI in 1939. Harry enlisted in the Army and served in the following units: B Company; 291st Infantry Regiment; 75th Infantry Division. Locations included: Fort Sheridan, IL. for basic training in June 1940, Camp McCoy, WS., Fort Dix, NJ., Fort Leonard Wood, MO., Iceland, England, France, Holland and Belgium.
Harry was a Supply Sergeant at the Battle of the Bulge in February 1945 and Ardennes Black Forest.
Upon returning home from WW II he joined the Army Reserve Unit in Jackson, MI., serving an additional 19 years to his country. During that time he was also a member of the 323rd Military Police detachment and the Central Intelligence Division. At his time of retirement he was a Chief Warrant Officer ll.
Harry was on the Building Committee for St. Paul Lutheran Church in the 1950s and served his Lord in many positions over the years. He was a member for 70 years and was truly blessed by his personal Lord and Savior.
Memberships were held with American Legion Post #55, VFW Post #3672, Blinded Veterans and he assumed many positions including commander and Chaplain. He enjoyed his annual Labor Day reunions across the country with his Society of "the 5th" Infantry Division, where he also served as National President & Chaplain.
Evelyn Hilliard became his bride on August 25, 1944, she preceded in death on October 20, 2012 after their 68th wedding anniversary. Their family included three children.
Left to cherish his memory:
Daughters- Mary Jean (Denzil) Bell; Carol (late David, Sr.) Locke
Son- Don (Molly) Arquette
Grandchildren / Great Grandchildren- Matthew (Heidi) Bell (Isaac, Micah)
Catherine (Joseph) Kubera (Sophia, Isabella)
Michelle Locke (Luke) ,David Locke, Jr.
Erica (Byron) Schroeder (Karson, Landon, Mason)
Justin (Lori) Arquette (Macy, Paxton)
Sisters- Lucy Langbecker; June Schuette; Jean Warns and Charlotte (Jack) Sandusky
Numerous nieces and nephews

Arquette, an area builder / developer for over 30 years, plus 20 years as a State Licensed Building Inspector at the end of his construction related career. He erected such structures as Homes, Senior Citizens Centers, College Sorority / Fraternity Houses, Barns, Churches, Restaurants, Convenient Stores and Gas Stations.
Harry enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends. Special outdoor companions / dear family friends to name a few, Walt Gill, Ralph Locke Sr. and Tom Frank were amongst his closest. But Harry's greatest joy was his hunting experience and site preparation with his Son, Grandsons, Grandsons In-Law, and Sons-In Law, who shared his passion and love of North American Wildlife. As his hunting journeys ended due to his blindness he looked forward to the preplanning discussions and the recap of the hunt from his Grandson and Great Grandson.
A word of advice from Harry: "Greet everyone with a firm hand shake! Do all things well, and serve the Lord!"

Funeral Services to celebrate Harry's life will take place on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:00AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 100 Luther Blvd., Albion with Pastor Dennis Matyas officiating.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 4:00 – 7:00PM at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Albion

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church at 100 Luther Blvd., Albion, MI 49224 or Oaklawn Hospice. Special thanks to Pastor Dennis W. Matyas, Oaklawn Hospice and Maplewood of Marshall for their loving care and support to Harry and his family.