Arnold Jenks

Mr. Arnold Jenks of Grafton passed away Friday morning, Feb. 28, 2025, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was 77 years old.

  Arnold was born in Milwaukee on Aug. 28, 1947, the son of Clarence and Verna (nee Lidwin) Jenks.

He attended local schools and graduated from Bay View High School with the Class of 1965 before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force.

  Following his time overseas, Arnold earned his associate’s degree in fire science from Milwaukee Area Technical College.  He became a full-time firefighter with the Whitefish Bay Fire Department and retired in 2000 following a career of dedicated service.

  He enjoyed nature and being outside, and could usually be found sunbathing poolside whenever the weather permitted. Arnie also enjoyed puzzles. Recently he had taken up magnet fishing and was always amazed at the items he would find.

  Survivors include his wife Barbara, their children Keith (Cheryl) Jenks, Jennifer (Walter) Sharp, Theresa Kubiak and Andrea (Eli) Acosta and seven grandchildren, Jessica, Christina (Andy), Clayton, Chelsea (Jake), Eliana, Elias and Mia. He is further survived by two great-grandchildren, Noa and Tucker, sister Gladys Grissom, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Arnie is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Art, Gloria, Audrey and Michael.

  The family will receive visitors from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Military honors will be rendered at 5 p.m.

Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.