Arnie, 71, of Missoula passed away on January 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends.
Arnie was born on January 22, 1947 in Hazeltown, North Dakota to Gustuff and Freida Wiest. He joined his brother, John and sister, Nadine.
In December 1967 Arnie met the woman he would come to love for 50 years, Kathleen Sharbono. They married on June 28, 1968, later to be joined by a daughter, Annette and a son, Scott.
Arnie enjoyed camping, fishing and vacation trips with his large family. He loved photography and was always seen with a camera in hand. He was loved and will be missed by the Minster and Loewen families.
Arnie was preceded in death by his parents, “Mom and Dad Sharbono” and “Uncle Bruce”.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy, daughter Annette (Todd) Wolff and son Scott (Dawn) Wiest. Grandkids Troy and Derek Wolff and Courtney Wiest. His beloved puppies Gizmo and Izzy and grandpuppy Tucker.