Gary Arnzen

Gary E. Arnzen, 53, of Jackson passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home.

He was born Sept. 17, 1966, in St. Charles, Missouri, to Ralph and Judy Summers Arnzen. He and Belinda Wooten were married Sept. 4, 1999, in Jackson.

Gary graduated from Scott City High School and served honorably in the U.S. Marines. He was employed as a chief engineer with Ingram Barge.

Gary was a big guy with a big heart. He made people feel special by picking on them. He always made sure friends and family were taken care of and never wanted praise for his efforts. He enjoyed having gatherings at his home and, as the family recalls, he was always perfectly happy to watch Belinda take care of the preparation and entertainment. He was also an avid hunter.

Loving survivors include his wife of 20 years, Belinda Arnzen of Jackson, and their fur babies, Baby, Daisy and Sarge; mother, Patricia Arnzen of Jackson; siblings, Diane Arnzen of St. Louis, David (Julie) Arnzen of San Angelo, Texas, and Scott (Julie) Arnzen of Jackson; nephews, Paul, Austin, David, Tye and Lane; nieces, Elizabeth, Baleigh and Kynleigh; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends.

He was preceded in death by his birth parents, Ralph and Judy Arnzen, and a canine buddy, Sonny.

Due to current health concerns, the family will honor Gary with a private memorial service at a later date.

Cremation arrangements were by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Because Gary was a proponent of no-kill animal shelters, the family requests memorials take the form of contributions to Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary, 359 Cree Lane, Jackson, MO 63755.

Friends may share online condolences by clicking on the "Tributes" tab of Gary's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.