Staff report River Falls World War II Veteran Arnold Roen celebrated his 100th_Birthday with a parade last Wednesday, January 27th_with the River Falls American Legion Post 121 Honor Guard, followed …
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Staff report
River Falls World War II Veteran Arnold Roen celebrated his 100th_Birthday with a parade last Wednesday, January 27th_with the River Falls American Legion Post 121 Honor Guard, followed by lots of family and friends.__ “Arnie” served three years and three months in the Army and was deployed in the Pacific Theater of World War II before marrying his late wife, Evelyn (Kiefer), in 1947._They had four daughters, Bonnie Kennett, Kathy Swenson, LuAnn Johnson and Karen Danielson._ Roen also served in the Legion Post 121 Honor Guard for around 30 years. This summer, Arnie enjoyed spending time mowing lawn and in his woodshop. _
Photos by Jack McLoone.
