He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for many years. He retired in 2005 at the age of 84, as our nation's oldest mail carrier.
Arthur was a member of Fellowship Bible Church and was active in Community Bible Study and The Fishermen (in the 1960s).
Arthur is survived by his children, Gerry Lais (Kathy), Marci Lais Pesch (Jim), Fred Lais, Greg Lais (Janine), James "Chip" Lais (PJ) and Valeri Lais; as well as 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Grace, Silas, Ralph, Bert, Mabel, Mildred and Blanche.
Published in Peoria Journal Star on September 22, 2011
He was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for many years. He retired in 2005 at the age of 84, as our nation's oldest mail carrier.
Arthur was a member of Fellowship Bible Church and was active in Community Bible Study and The Fishermen (in the 1960s).
Arthur is survived by his children, Gerry Lais (Kathy), Marci Lais Pesch (Jim), Fred Lais, Greg Lais (Janine), James "Chip" Lais (PJ) and Valeri Lais; as well as 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Grace, Silas, Ralph, Bert, Mabel, Mildred and Blanche.
Published in Peoria Journal Star on September 22, 2011
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