Charlene Arndts

Charlene Arndts, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 9. 2026. She was born January 22, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Sinks) Michel.

Charlene was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She retired from both Bank One as well as Hewitt Soap Company after several years of dedicated employment. Charlene loved everyone around her. She was a giving person, willing to give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She loved to travel and would do so without GPS or maps. Charlene's pride and joy was her family. She will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Arndts Jr.; daughter, Tammy S. Arndts; sister, Sandra L. Mumford; and nephew, Eddie C. Michel.

She is survived by her sons, Charles John (Sandra) Arndts, and John Leroy Arndts III (Paula); grandchildren, Tara (Josh) Medley, Toni (Cody) Orick, and John (Hannah) Arndts IV; great grandchildren, Christian, Leah, Laci, Haley, Maddie, Zoey, Peyton, Mckinley, Jayden, and Evelyne; great great grandchildren, Evie, Daxton, Jennifer, and Owen; nieces and nephews, Debbie Michel, Rodney Lacey, Chad Michel, Brett Michel, and Matthew Lacey; as well as numerous adopted family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9:30am to 10:30 am at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424. A funeral service will begin at 10:30am with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Hospice of Dayton.

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