Arthur G. Zumbahlen, 83 of Effingham, went to be with the Lord at 12:30 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2015 at H.S.H.S. St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the church. Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left at www.bauerfh.com.

Arthur was born August 25, 1931 in Tolono, the son of Frank and Bertha (Tanner) Zumbahlen. He married Reta Boone in September of 1954, and later divorced. Arthur served with the United States Army in the Korean Conflict and was a machinist at Effingham Regrinding Inc. for 53 years. Earlier in his life, Arthur restored and enjoyed showing his antique cars. He loved to go camping and to garage sales while cruising around in his convertible. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham, Effingham American Legion and a lifelong member of Effingham Knights of Columbus Council #665 and the V.F.W. Post #1769.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Debra (Ron) Fuesting of Sorrento, FL; brother, Richard (Ruth) Zumbahlen of Effingham; grandsons, Ryan (Brandy) Fuesting of Knoxville, TN and Dustin Fuesting (special friend, Angela) of Champaign; great-granddaughter, Ella Fuesting; sister-in-law, Delilah Zumbahlen of Sigel; several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles; sister, Evelyn (Bob) Eirhart and special friend, Mary Stortzum.