Arnold Rank
Arnie doesn't quite remember exactly when it was that he got involved with the Knights of Columbus--not quite a Charter member but sometime in the early history of the Council. He does remember that it was Dave Tlachac who finally "corralled" him, and because of many evening commitments he has been unable to take part in many meetings of the Council.  He has been involved in some of the activities of the Council which bring many men and families together such as the annual Tootsie Roll Drive, assorted food stands and, of course, the Summer Blast at St. Bernard. 

Arnie came to Green Bay in 1963 and is originally from the Luxemburg area, as is his wife, Marie.  Both were raised on dairy farms in the area.  Arnie's home was about a mile north of the Village of Luxemburg, near what is currently Northbrook Golf Course.  Back then, he remembers baling hay there.  Now he works for Moore Response Marketing Service, a company involved with direct mailings and solicitations for organizations such as hospitals, Easter Seals and the Mayo Clinic.  They had also worked with Publishers Clearing House in the past.  Arnie works as a Technical Assistant and spends a good deal of time dealing with computers and personal printing equipment, setting up and maintaining the equipment.  He's been with Moore for about forty-one years and is thinking that retirement will be coming soon, perhaps within the next year. 

He admits to being more active when he was younger, but he still keeps pretty busy in his free time, especially enjoying the summer months when he makes use of his gardening and horticultural skills.  He also played softball for many years and in the winter months had been an avid bowler.  Now a lot of time is winter is spent cheering on the UWGB men's basketball.  He coached basketball for ten years and his skill must have rubbed off on his son who ended up the head coach for the girls' junior varsity at Notre Dame Academy.  He and Marie also like to travel when they have the opportunity.  Arnie and Marie have four children and four grandchildren with another grandchild on the way.  He has also served as a Eucharistic Minister for several years.  One son, Glenn, earned the distinction of Eagle Scout through St. Bernard.  All the family lives in the Green Bay area and they occasionally call on him for repairs and other 'technical assistance.'  He credits the Knights of Columbus as definitely being a worthwhile organization especially for the many service projects they undertake.  We are glad he and his family are a part of Council 10243 and we hope that we continue to enjoy that blessing. 

December 2000