Ocean Pines-On February 19, 2014, Robert (Bob) Pilsch Arnold, of Ocean Pines, Berlin, MD, age 82, at home, predeceased by his wife and high school sweetheart, Joan Marie (nee Lawrence), devoted father of three daughters, Debra, Judith, and Patricia, as well as his three granddaughters, Katie Lynn (nee Rinehart) Pusey, Mary Elizabeth and Rory Sarah Johanna Rensel, and two great grandsons, Maxx Lawrence and Parks Robert Pusey. He is also survived by two sisters, and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was born in Baltimore on November 8, 1931, the third of four children to the late Elizabeth Eva (nee Pilsch) Arnold and late John Martin Arnold. He graduated from City High School, and became a Master Electrician.

Bob was a lifetime member and past President of IBEW Local 24, in Baltimore and was employed as a Master Electrician. For most of his career, he was employed by Riggs Distler and retired to Ocean Pines, Maryland where he was often found on the golf course, or in service to others, such as cooking dinner in the church kitchen, serving on the Vestry of his church, or volunteering his time to the Worcester County Democratic Club or Kiwanis Club. A man of faith, he was a lifelong Episcopalian, a member of Evergreen Masonic Lodge, the Boumi Temple, and Shriners of Baltimore and Ocean City. His favorite activities were in providing for his beloved wife and daughters, caring for his granddaughters and laughing and playing with his great-grandsons.

The family will receive visitors at Masonic Lodge #153, 109-111 North Main Street, Berlin, MD, on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 7:00 pm, preceding a Masonic Memorial at 7:30 pm. On Saturday, March 29, 2014, a memorial and celebration of Bob's life and legacy will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3 Church Street, Berlin, MD 21811 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the "Bob and Joan Arnold Memorial Garden Fund." Donations may be sent to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 429, Berlin, MD, 21811. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com.