Frank Phillip Arand III

FRANK PHILIP ARAND III,  of Pacific, Missouri, passed away March 21 2026 at the age of 97 years, 1 month, and 14 days.  Mr. Arand was born February 7, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to Frank Jr. and Lucille (nee Kruegeherm) Arand.  Mr. Arand was united in marriage to Anita Louise Minker on August 4, 1950 in Maplewood, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by both his parents; his wife Anita; one son Christopher Arand; three brothers, Edward Arand, Richard Arand, and Kenneth Arand; and four sisters, Charlotte James, Grace Schumacher, Dorothy Hathaway and Lucile Girard.

Mr. Arand is survived by two daughters, Theresa and husband Vernon Rose, Villa Ridge, Missouri, and Lynn Arand-Western and husband Lance Western, Crystal City, Missouri; four grandchildren, Keith and wife Angie Rose, Erik Kommer, and Ethan Kommer; and two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Dustin Rose; other relatives and friends.

Frank liked to build things, and had built many houses in the area.  He liked to fish, play rummy, watch America’s Funniest Home Video’s and game shows, especially Wheel of Fortune.  He loved to attend church and listen to and sing old gospel hymns.

Visitation for Mr. Arand is Friday, March 27, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow the visitation at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Danny Brimm officiating.

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