This branch of  the Arendt Family began in Gibson, Iowa. Mom and Dad moved the family to Montezuma, IA in 1946 when dad founded the Peoples Savings Bank. Most of the family still lives there. Jim and his family have moved to North Carolina and Missouri.

Melvin Arendt Sr. and Dolores J. Farmer were married in 1911 and raised 4 children.

Top Row
Richard
Mel Jr.
James

Front Row
Shirley
Mom
Dad

Mel Jr. in California in 1998.

Mel married Miriam Rodman in 1963. They had 1 son, Michael, born  May 6, 1972 in Phoenix, Az.

Mel's Album | Michael L. Arendt | My Lady Friends | More Lady Friends | Alaska Cruise | Candid Photos | Reunion 2002 | Jim Arendt Family

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