NORWICH – Arnold Nauman, 81, of Norwich passed away Nov. 5, 2007.
He was born April 13, 1926 in Freeport, the son of William and Madeline (Ashdown) Nauman.
He is survived by his adoring and loving family; wife of 57 years, Patricia; five daughters and sons-in-law; Susan and Robert Wood, NV, Karen and Robert Wightman, Norwich, Mary and Carl Stevens, FL, Barbara Zieno, Norwich, Carol and James Fisher, VA; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary Nauman, WI, Stephen and Laura Nauman, IN; fourteen grandchildren; Michael, Mark, Mary, Michelle, Christopher, Amanda, Jennifer, James, Ashley, Emily, Brett, Brenda, Alison, and Sarah; nine great-grandchildren; he was predeceased by one brother Stanley; survived by; one brother, Robert Nauman, FL; one sister, Marjorie Mahony, Fayetteville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A man of strong faith, loving discipline, encouragement, and a strong work ethic, Arnold raised his family while owning and operating Nauman’s Store in Otselic for over 41 years. Upon retirement he worked for Bill Rapp Pontiac for 11 years, then NBT Bank in Norwich for 6 years retiring again at age 79. Originally a native of Huntington, Long Island Arnold served during World War II in the U.S. Navy before moving to upstate New York. He loved baseball and was renowned for his hard work serving the community in many capacities; Past Chairman and board member of the W. Smyrna Baptist Church, Board member of Camp BayouCa, past member of the South Otselic School Board, and recently serving at Calvary Baptist Church in Norwich teaching Sunday School and as a Deacon. Arnold will be sorely missed as a peaceful man that repeatedly said “love one another.”
Funeral Services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church 75 Calvary Drive in Norwich at 2 p.m. Friday with Pastor Brian Conover officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. and again Friday at the church from Noon until the time of service.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Calvary Baptist Church, W. Smyrna Baptist Church, Camp BayouCa, or Chenango County Hospice at 21 Hayes St. Norwich, NY 13815. Arrangements were entrusted to Savage Funeral Service, 338-344 Conklin Ave Binghamton, NY 13903.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.savagefs.com.