Arnold J. Spolter

Arnold Joseph Spolter. Born in Rhode Island on October 27, 1921, he was raised in New York City, brought up his family in Columbus, Ohio and retired to Florida. He left the limitations of his earthly life on the evening of October 25, 2007, just a day shy of his birthday. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Ann, and children Robert (Carol) of Pittsburgh, Sharon (Gordon) Kuhr of Dallas and Lorn (Lisa) of Columbus. He was proud of his 8 grandchildren Michele, Stefanie, Aaron, Ben, Rebecca, Rachel, Sophie & Abby. He will live on in the memories of his extended family and circle of friends. Arnie was a WWII veteran and led a POW escape from behind enemy lines. He received a purple heart for injuries incurred from stepping on a land mine in Sicily. Upon his return to the states, he graduated from New York University with a degree in economics. He was an avid gardener, and enjoyed stamp collecting, traveling, playing cards, fishing and doing odd jobs around the house. In the 1960’s he won an Ernest Borgnine like-a-like contest. He savored a good steak. Funeral service 3 PM, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Temple Israel Sec., with Rabbi Harold Berman and Cantor Jack Chomsky officiating. Shiva will be observed at Creekside at the Village. The family would like to thank the Zusman Community Hospice and the Wexner Heritage House staff for all their care and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zusman Community Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.