Roylee Arndt, 65 of New Holstein and formerly of rural Elkhart Lake died Tuesday evening, January 10, 2023 at his home from ongoing complications with his health. He was born on March 20, 1957 in Sheboygan, son of the late Elroy and Rose (Schmitz) Arndt. Roy attended Kiel High School.

Roy worked for 10 years with the Kohler Co, 4 years at Hernke's, was a farm hand for Willard Henschel and worked with the grounds and sanitation crew through New Hope Center. After his retirement he drove for many years with the Calumet County Meals on Wheels.

In his younger days he was involved with the St. Ann Snowmobile Club. He enjoyed his time outdoors, hunting, fishing and foraging for wild asparagus and morel mushrooms. He also enjoyed playing cards with his family.

Survivors include his brother; Bob (Kathleen) Arndt of Malone, Monica Arndt (Robert Brunette) of Hilbert. He was the best man and second father to his nephew Matthew (Carmen) Arndt, other nieces and nephews include; Donna (Reid) Meiselwitz, Ryan (Stephanie) Arndt, Brandon (Andrea) Arndt, Anthony (Sonja) Arndt, Joseph Arndt and Amy Rose Brunette. Roy took in his nephew Jacob Gossen at a young age and treated him like a son. He adored the time he spent with Jacob. Roy is further survived by great nieces and nephews along with other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister and a brother; Donald.

A memorial Service for Roy will be held at 4:30pm on Tuesday January 17 ^th at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6 ^th St. Kiel) There will be a time of visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:30pm until the time of services at 4:30pm. Cremation has taken place and burial will follow at a later date.