Michael K. Arwine, age 67 of Kenosha passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at Froedtert South-Kenosha Hospital Campus.

He was born in Metamora, IL on January 8, 1950 and was the son of the late, Kenneth and Ruth (Rouse) Arwine. Educated in Evanston, IL, Mike joined the Army and proudly served his country following graduation from high school.

He was united in marriage to Kathy Riggio and made their home in Kenosha.

Mike was employed by Snap-on Tools as a shipping supervisor until his retirement.

He cherished his family and was generous, kind and loving especially for animals and children. He founded the American Life Federation for Veterans which provided assistance for the Homeless Veterans. Mike was in the Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corp in Skokie, IL and valued the friendships he made there. He also enjoyed riding his Harley alongside his brothers and sister.

Mike will be dearly missed by his siblings, Davey, Patricia (Patti) and Dan (Jill) Arwine; his niece, Jenny (Tom) Hoskins; nephew, Miles Arwine; great nieces and nephews, Ryan and Zach Hoskins and Brandon, Brittany and Bradley Arwine and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Kathy and his brother, Brian.

Service Info

A Committal Service honoring Mikes’ life will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 12 Noon at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.