The funeral service for Arthur (Art) J. DeNeui of Albert Lea, Minnesota will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, Clarks Gove, MN. Pastor Jamie Cameron will officiate. Interment will be in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Bonnerup Funeral Service, Albert Lea and one hour before the service at the church
Arthur died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Albert Lea. He was 96 years old.
Arthur (Art) J. DeNeui was born in George, Ia. on Dec. 10, 1915, the son of George and Minnie (Ackerman) DeNeui. He graduated from George High School in 1935. He graduated from the Northwestern Evangelical Bible School and Seminary on May 28, 1941, and was ordained into the gospel ministry on Feb. 3, 1942. Even though he never used the title, he went on in his studies to earn his Doctorate.
He married Doris A. (Lindberg) on June 4, 1940. Three children were born to this couple – Joel Arthur, Bette Doreen, and Paul George.
Arthur served the Rossie and Greenville, Ia. Churches as a student pastor, then served churches in Humbolt, Ia.; Albert Lea, Mn.; Minot, N.D.; Des Moines, Ia.; and Hawarden, Ia. He led the Des Moines congregation in building a new church building. During these years he served in various state and national American Baptist Boards and as Pres. Of the Minnesota American Baptists churches. After 40 years of continuous service as a pastor he retired in Apr. 1981 and moved to Albert Lea where he substituted for churches who needed a supply pastor. He also served several interim pastorates.
Throughout his life he enjoyed many, many hobbies. He and His wife had a great time taking several bus trips. Arthur was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Clarks Grove.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Doris, and children Joel (Jackie) DeNeui of Blue Earth, Bette (Doug) Jenson of Albert Lea, Paul (Ann) DeNeui of Gore, Oklahoma. 10 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren, Sisters, Darlene (Ken) Harms, Mickey ( Darrell ) Arneson, and one brother, Clifford.
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Minnie DeNeui, one brother, Alvin, and 2 sisters, Grace (in infancy) and Viola. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a Christian ministry of your choice.