Service Information
On 5/9/2020 in Glencoe, Minnesota, Arnold Joseph Oie, at the age of 96, was called to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Prior to his passing, he had been surrounded by the love of his family.
Celebration of Life will be held Monday, August 10, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Grace Bible Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. Everyone who loved Arnie can gather for fellowship to honor his blessed memory. A private family interment will be held in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Monday, August 10, 2020, from 10:00-11:00 A.M., one hour prior the service at the church.
Online Guest Book is available at www.mcbridechapel.com
Obituary
Arnold was born on January 10, 1924 in Montevideo, MN. He graduated from Montevideo High School in 1941, and attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis.
Arnold was an American patriot who served in World War II from 1943-1945. He was assigned to the 15th Air Force and became a member of a B17 crew that flew 33 missions based out of Italy as part of the 301st bombardment squadron.
He and his lifelong bride, Agnes Henstein, celebrated 72 years of marriage. Together, they raised 5 children in Granite Falls where they owned and operated Granite Furniture store for 40 years.
Arnold was an inquisitive, sweet man who enjoyed his work, music, the company of his loved ones, spending time at his lake cabin, visiting with friends, solving puzzles, and watching sports; especially Gophers, Twins, and Vikings games. He treated everyone like family and always had a word of encouragement to share.
He is survived by his wife: Agnes Oie; sister: Bernice Lofthus; his 4 children: Michael (Teresa), Rebecca Anderson (Peter), Matthew (Michelle), and Nathan (Heather); 6 grandchildren: Lucas Twedt, Nathan Anderson (Amanda), Zachary Twedt (Melissa), Jacob Oie, Haley Oie, Tanner Anderson; and 4 great grandchildren: Everett Twedt, Taylor Anderson, Violet Twedt, and Bennett Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Olaf and Petra Quall Oie; siblings: Alma, Olaf, Pauline Jerve, Olga Nelson, Connie Johnson, and Peter; his daughter Julie Oie Twedt, and his granddaughters; Rachel Twedt and Kelsey Oie.
Charlie & Jean Grimm says
Aggie and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Arnie. Heaven gained another great man. We will always remember all the enjoyable times as neighbors at Diamond Lake.. couldn’t have asked for better ones.
Jerel-Terri Stenersen says
Rest in Peace Arnie!
You will be missed! Thanks for the great conversations and encouragement!
Bob and Isabel Carlson says
We Love Your Family and loved Arnie! He is with his Savior and will be for eternity!
Kakhi O’Connor says
I’m so sorry for your loss….prayers for all of you.
Sharon and Gene Sannerud says
We want to extend our sympathy to all of the family of Arnie Oie. He was a very nice person.
wink lundell says
Arnie was one of those business leaders that you loved to have in town. A very solid Christian man.
Terry & Linda Marguth says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Arnie. He was a great neighbor at the lake and will be remembered for his kind words and thoughts. RIP my good friend.
Mary Henstein says
Mike and Matt, sorry to see your dad passed,He never had a bad thing to say about anyone.He lived a long time and enjoyed life.He was nice to me for the 25 yrs. when I was a sister in law to him. Now he can see is family up in heaven.
Cynthia Armstrong says
To the Oie family just wanted to extend my condolences during the time of your bereavement. May God continue to keep and bless you during this trying time. I met Nathan and Heather 2 years ago at the BBB, I can truly say that they loved Mr. Oie. So family keep your head up and think about all the good things. You will see him again in heaven.
Joel Odie Jansen says
RIP Arnie
We all looked forward to going to your furn. store. After we learned of Granite Furn. there was never another place to go. When each of our family got married , mom and dad took us to see Arnie ,what a delight he was,always happy, honest, we never had the money -but Arnie trusted all of us-for he knew when we brought money down he would sell us more. We miss your family and will never forget the wonderful experience’s we had there. The Jansen Family from Danube
Twyla Nelson Rienstra says
We send our deepest sympathy in the passing of Arnie Oie. What precious memories we have of him as well as Aggie & their family. Arnie was kind, gentle, & compassionate to others as he showed his faithfulness to God in many ways. May you be given strength during this time of sadness, and may the memories of his life bring you peace and joy. The family of Wayne & Lu Nelson (Tim, Twyla, Jean & Shirley).
Jim and Coleen Ford says
We want to extend our sympathy to the family of Arnie. Arnie and Aggie—what delightful people to be around! We just listened to the interview by Fagen WWII Museum. It brought back memories of being in the presence of Arnie in Granite Falls and at church in Sacred Heart. Thinking of all of you and especially Aggie at this time! Blessings on celebrating the life of Arnie.