Victoria ‘Vickie’ Arnold
The Quincy Notre Dame Raiders have a friend in Heaven.
Victoria Sue ‘Vickie’ Arnold, age 76, of Rural Quincy, died on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in her home. She was born on February 21, 1947 in Quincy the daughter of Roger John & Leola ‘Lea’ (Wellman) Ehrhardt. She married Frank C. Arnold on February 10, 1968 in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He survives.
Vickie worked as a secretary for Electric Wheel and the Accounting firm of Arnold, Behrens, Deters and Gray. She continued her career at Moorman’s and later ADM for many years until her retirement.
Vickie was a lifelong member and active volunteer as a member of the Ladies’ Society at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Along with her husband, she was an avid supporter and volunteer for Quincy Notre Dame and a follower and fan of all things athletics. She witnessed QND Raiders win eleven state championships. In her younger years, she was a two-time state softball champion with Melrose Victory 4H. As a volunteer, she devoted time to Camp Saukenauk and the Villa Kathrine Visitors’ Center, where she was named Volunteer of the Year in 2015.
Vickie and Frank traveled the world together, from New Zealand to Iceland, Europe, Russia, South America, Australia and throughout the United States. Above all else, she loved her family and spending time with them.
In addition to her husband, Vickie is survived by:
CHILDREN: Michelle Shank (Darin) of Shawnee, KS; Frank R. Arnold (Heather) of West Lafayette, IN; and Aaron Arnold (Alice) of Quincy
GRANDCHILDREN: Jackson Shank and Zoe Shank, Devshaan Karamchandani, Kiersten Arnold and Simon Arnold, Spencer Arnold, Erica Arnold and Catarina Arnold.
3 SISTERS: Kathye Niekamp (Gary) of Quincy, IL; Norma Kamphaus (Dr. Randy) of Raleigh, NC and Lynne Wooden (Lonnie) of Springfield, IL.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:45 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:30 AM in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Internment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation for a scholarship to be instituted in Vickie’s memory or to St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jeff & I were sadden to hear of Vickie’s passing.
Both she and Frank were so welcoming to us when we attended St Anthony’s Parish.
May she rest in peace.
So very sorry to hear about Vickie’s passing. Prayers for comfort and peace especially during this difficult time. I hope she will be joining Dad’s Accordianaires in heaven.
I am very sad to hear this news. I used to go over to the Arnold’s home when Frank and I were both at QND. Vickie was always a lot of fun to be around. She is a warm and wonderful person who will be missed.
Frank, Michelle, Frank, and Aaron,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. What a great QND supporter your wife and mother were for so many years. I will pray that God gives you the strength you need in the days ahead, and that HE will fill your hearts with all the great memories you created, and shared with her. God Bless.
FRANK AND VICKIE A FINER QUINCY COUPLE NEVER EXISTED. BOTH FINE UPSTANDING CREDITS TO BOTH QUINC Y AND THE ENTIRE STATE OF ILLINOIS. R.I.P MY FRIEND…
Praying for Vickie’s family at this time of her passing. I worked with Vickie at MoorMan’s, then ADM for many years. She had a wonderful laugh and always happy and talking about her family who she cherished.
Always enjoyed visiting with Vickie at ADM/Moormans. We shared the same first name and same birthday month and year! I am just heartbroken to hear that she’d passed. Enjoyed hearing about the wonderful trips she and Frank took. She was a joy to know and will be missed terribly. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Sorry to read of Vickie’s passing. I remember Vickie, Lee & Kathye from MoorMan’s. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Frank and family and my Ehrhardt cousins, I’m so sorry for the loss of Vickie. She was several years older than me but I always admired her happy personality and her genuine sweet smile. I am sorry that I won’t be able to attend her visitation or funeral. I am praying for all of you as you say good bye to your special wife, mother and sister. My deepest condolences.
Frank & Family:
Very sorry for your loss.
Eternal Rest Vickie
Chaplain Mark Wiewel
Blessing Hospital
Frank & Family ,
The entire St.Mary Hospital family are deeply sadden by the loss of Vickie far too soon . We will miss her smiling face & cherish memories that where shared @ our April & October luncheons .
We are keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers .
Sincere Sympathy ,
Friends from St.Mary Hospital ❤️
Frank & family. I just saw the article about the Notre Dame Scholarship for Vickie. I did not know she had passed. I’m so sorry. Living in Chicago area, I don’t get all the news. Our friendship goes back to Notre Dame days & my husband was friends with Frank. We all ran in the same circle & Frank & Vickie were always so sweet as a couple & so much fun. I send my prayers & sympathy to your family. Love, Rita Damhorst