Adolf J. Arthen

On August 8, 2015, Adolf "Eddie" Arthen, unexpectedly passed away from complications following surgery. He was born December 11, 1937 to Josef and Elisabeth Arthen in Frankfurt, Germany. At the age of 19, he came to visit the US. For income, Eddie would often play piano at German themed pubs, and this is where he would meet his wife of 54 years, Ottilie. The young couple would make their permanent home in Palm Springs, Calif. and have two sons, Wilfried and Walter Arthen. Eddie completed his apprenticeship and became a well known plumber in the city of Palm Springs, servicing such famous people as Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Dinah Shore and many more. He was well loved and respected by all that knew him. Eddie leaves behind his wife Ottilie; his two sons, Wilfried (Mary), Walter; brother, Warner (Gunhilde), four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many, many friends. The memorial mass will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Palm Springs, Calif.
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