Arnold Charles Yerxa Obituary (1949 - 2017)

Arnold Charles Yerxa "Arnie" Lansing, Michigan Arnie passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 67. He was born April 21, 1949 to Phillip & Mary (Mellor) Yerxa in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Eaton Rapids High School Class of 1967. After graduation he served his country in Germany during the Vietnam War. At the conclusion of his military service he went on to attend Ferris State University where he graduated with an accounting degree. From there Lansing became home and he was employed with the City as an internal audit officer. Arnie was a member of the Dimondale Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing; and loved MSU sports especially football as he was a season ticket holder for the Spartans football team. He retired in 2015 to Houghton Lake, Michigan. Arnie was preceded in death by his parents. Those that survive are a brother John and one sister Phyllis (David) Squires, nephew Randy (Allison) Squires and niece Cindy (Danny) Ward, an Aunt and several cousins. Graveside services will be held at Rosehill Cemetery at a later date. For online condolences please go to www.skinnerfuneralhome.com.