Arthur W. Chamberlin

Arthur William ?Art? Chamberlin age 87, of Mason City died Friday May 14, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be Friday May 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Homeward Trail Bible Camp in Mason City with Pastor Mark Joedeman Officiating. Burial will be at the Litchfield Cemetery with Military Honors by the Mason City Legion Paul Coffman Post #142 and the Nebraska National Guard Military Honors Team. Visitation will be at the Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral Home in Kearney Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 and one hour prior to services at the Homeward Trail Bible Camp in Mason City.A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com.Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Arthur was born on February 24, 1923 to Chester and Bertha (Kipp) Chamberlin. He attended Union School Dist 251 71 through grades 1 8. He walked 3/4 of a mile east of their home to school. Arthur graduated from Mason City high School in 1942. Arthur farmed with his father until he enlisted in the Navy Seabees later in 1942. He completed 6 weeks of boot camp at Williamsburg, VA. He was sent to Camp Endicott, Davisville, Rhode Island.He was there for 16 months on Station Force. Arthur was put in Pontoon Assembly Detachment #4 and left for Camp Parks, California and Port Hueneme before leaving for the South Pacific. Arthur served 13 months overseas and received his discharge at Norman, OK on December 8, 1945. He then went to UNL for a short time. He returned to Mason City and worked with his father on the family farm until his father's death in April 1967. He continued to farm and resides there with his Mother until she went to the nursing home in Broken Bow. He continued to farm until his death. Surviving Relatives: Sisters: Norma Chamberlin of Omaha, NE : Effie Mae Beller of Benkelman, NE Sister In Law Lois Chamberlin of Arlington, NE Nieces: Robyn Dalton of Aurora, CO : Joy Beller of Exter, NH Nephews John Chamberlin of White Oak, Texas Craig and wife Pam Chamberlin of Arlington, NE. 3 Great Nephews and 7 Great Nieces Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, one half brother, Gorden and one brother, Clyde. PDF Printable Version

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Arthur W. Chamberlin

February 24, 1923 - May 14, 2010