Charles L. Arnold Jr.

Charles Louis Arnold Jr, age 82, of Saline, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 in hospice at Brookdale Ann Arbor after a long struggle with dementia. Charles was born July 23, 1941 to Charles Louis Arnold Sr. and Ruth (Allard) Arnold in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Charles received a BS in Engineering, and an MS in Physics from the University of Michigan. He completed his education with a PhD in experimental High Energy Physics from the University of Michigan in 1974. He and his wife Barbara met at the computer center at the University of Michigan Physics Department. While he was in graduate school he obtained his small plane pilot license and studied classical guitar. This was followed by a successful career in scientific and engineering software development. This includes work at an Ann Arbor company that did pioneering work in intelligent terminals long before Bill Gates emerged on the scene. He developed statistical analysis software used by Ford Motor Company in the development in the Electronic Engine Control system which monitors and controls automotive emissions and fuel consumption. He finished his career developing software for use in remote sensing and image understanding for military use. Charles did volunteer work in environmental issues including land use and habitat preservation and water quality issues. Charles provided steady care and support when his wife was fighting serious health issues. He also was a great help to his wife and her sister Bonnie when their parents and uncle became seriously ill. At the same time he was attentive to his own parent’s needs. He loved nature and animals and spent a lot of time with Barbara and her horse and caring for the household pets. He loved camping and hiking and visiting zoos and science, art and history museums and attending music concerts. His parents and brother David Arnold proceeded him in death. Charles is survived by his wife Barbara Eby and his sister Mary Ruth Theuer and her husband Bill Theuer and his nephews Chris, Jeff and Tim Theuer. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Wendy (David) Arnold and his sister-in-law Bonnie Eby. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Robison-Bahnmiller in Saline, MI, on Thursday, April 4, at 6:00 P.M. Visitation will take place from 3:00 P.M until the time of service at 6:00 P.M. The service will also be live streamed on the Robison-Bahnmiller YouTube Channel. Pastor Drex Morton will preside at the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salvation Army or Huron Valley Ambulance. To leave a memory you have of Charles, to sign his guestbook, or for directions, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com. YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@rbfhsaline

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Charles L. Arnold Jr.

July 23, 1941 - March 25, 2024