Robert W. “Bob” Arnold of Elkhorn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn. Bob passionately pursued many interests and activities throughout life, yet he always maintained deep appreciation for simple pleasures.
Bob was born Sept. 29, 1930 in Elkhorn, to the late Lyman K. and Gertrude (Nuoffer) Arnold. He graduated from Elkhorn High School with the Class of 1948 and earned his Law Degree at the University of Wisconsin Madison. He was united in marriage to his loving wife Barbara “Barb” Hoyt on Oct. 9, 1954 at the Community Church of Fontana.
Bob proudly served two years with the United States Army Military Police and was a member of the 5th Army Pistol Team where his competitive pistol shooting enthusiasm began. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, Bob and Barb returned to Elkhorn where Bob practiced Law with his Father Lyman at Arnold & Arnold. He also served 30 years as the Walworth County Family Court Commissioner and 12 years on the Walworth County Board of Supervisors for the Town of Sugar Creek. Bob was an active volunteer and participant in various organizations including the Elkhorn Pistol Club, Volunteer Air Pistol Instructor for Walworth County 4H Shooting Sports, Concealed Carry Instructor, Kiwanis Club, and American Legion Post 45 in Elkhorn. Bob received several competitive pistol awards including The US Civilian Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge and Wisconsin State Pistol Champion. Bob was a gifted woodcarver, creating many heirlooms for family members with cherry wood from his own trees. His other favorite activities included working around the farm, gardening, planting trees, playing sheepshead, and vacationing, especially up to Northern Wisconsin.
Bob loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.
Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 72 years Barbara, son John Arnold, daughter Lynn (Mike) McTrusty, grandson Matthew (Alexa) McTrusty, great grandson Levi McTrusty, and many other beloved family members. Bob was preceded in death by his son Bruce Arnold, brother Don Arnold, and parents Lyman K. and Gertrude (Nuoffer) Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, family welcomes memorial donations to American Legion Post 45 at 9 South Broad Street, Elkhorn, WI 53121 or to Walworth County 4H Shooting Sports (Mail Walworth County 4H Shooting Sports donations to: Wayne Edwards N6872 Avataia Trail Elkhorn, WI 53121).
The Visitation and Memorial Service will be at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home, 730 N Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at Noon. from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. The memorial service will take place following the visitation. Burial with full Military Honors will take place immediately following the service at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, County Rd. A. & Hwy H, Tibbets.
Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes & Crematory of Elkhorn is honored to serve the Arnold family. Online condolences can be made at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.