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Arvin Tuma

November 7, 1934 — February 17, 2021

Arvin Lee Tuma was born on November 7, 1934, to Ernest Will & Louise Mae (Havel) Tuma. He passed away at home on February 17, 2021, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.

Arvin retired as the manager of the National Guard Armory in Belleville. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the US Army and Army National Guard. In retirement, Arvin enjoyed golfing, gardening, working outside, and spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Larry Tuma.

Arvin is survived by his children, son Rick Tuma of Belleville,  daughter Sherri Orr (Leland) of Phillipsburg, and son Chris Tuma of Ordway, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Arvin requested cremation services, with a private inurnment to be held at a later date, at National Bohemian Cemetery, rural Cuba.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home assisted the Tuma family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

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