Darwin "Joe" Arcand died on September 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Born in Stillwater, MN on February 4, 1941. Joe grew up on a farm in Grant Township. He graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1958. In 1960 he married Patricia Lease, a marriage that lasted over 35 years until her death in 1996. Joe retired from Gillette Company after 30 years and moved to Little Jessie Lake. He enjoyed being outside, especially hunting and fishing. He kept busy during retirement and was the elected supervisor for Bowstring Township. He was also active at his church, teaching religious education and volunteering in different roles. He was the president of the White Bear Square Bears and was an excellent square dancer. Joe was a social butterfly; he could talk to anyone and was everyone's favorite uncle and friend. His presence will be deeply missed.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sisters, Patricia Nadeau and Anita Hollihan; and parents, Irene and Andrew Arcand. He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Sandy) and Scott (Karen); daughter, Jolynn (Kevin) Stern; sisters, Loretta (Jerry) Wedge and Diane (Brian) Lukecart; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and other family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Mueller Memorial, 4738 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 20, 2024 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, 4741 Bald Eagle Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110, with visitation from 10 AM until the time of the Mass. Joe would want you to wear bright colors to celebrate his life Interment at a later date.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Mueller Memorial-Lake
Friday, September 20, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
St Mary of the Lake Church
Friday, September 20, 2024
11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)
St. Mary of the Lake
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