William E. Arnold, age 72, of Fifth Street, Bethlehem, died Saturday, March 20th, 2004 in Monroe County. He was the Husband of Nobuko K. (Asakuno) Arnold. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last May. Born in Hellertown PA, he was the Son of the late Frank and Caroline A. (Renninger) Arnold. He was employed by Bethlehem Steel as an Electrician for many years until retirement. He also served in the United States Army for 21 years, retiring in 1969, after his service in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW Post 3094 - Hellertown PA.

He is survived by his Wife; Sons, Michael J. Arnold at home and Lee, husband of Amy Arnold of Coopersburg PA; Daughters, Gloria J. Messner of Center Valley PA and Kay, wife of Bradley W.B. Statler of Coopersburg PA; Sister, Judith Arnold of Bath PA; and 6 Grandchildren, Jay, Katy, Kylee, Nicole, Samantha and Amber.

A Graveside Service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at the Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown PA. There are no calling hours. Interment in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Hellertown PA.

Contributions may be made to the VFW Post 3094, Hellertown PA.