ARTH-ALFRED

Dr. Alfred A. Arth passed away suddenly, August 22, 2013, at Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska.  Al was born in New Jersey where he graduated from high school.  He then served as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy.  He received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Paterson State Teacher’s College in Paterson, New Jersey.  Dr. Arth obtained his Doctoral degree from Oklahoma University, Norman, Oklahoma.  Dr. Arth was a national expert in Middle School Education, writing more than one hundred publications, several books, and winning national awards.  Al taught at Southeast Community College and, previously, at York College, York, Nebraska, the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, the University of Wyoming, and the University of Virginia.

 Al is survived by his wife, Phyllis Messer Arth. Children: Clare McIntosh (Mike), Karleen Sheppard Jassman (Rick), Mary Daughrity (Varen), Grady Arth, Axel Arth.  Al was proceeded in death by his son, Alfred F. Arth.  Al is survived by eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, and his sister, Valerie Arth, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.   Interment is in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.