Hadler, Arnold D.

Asleep in Jesus Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Elaine Hadler (nee Haertling); loving father of Keith (Debbie) Hadler and the late Kevin (surviving Diane) Hadler; adoring grandfather of Wesley (Brooke) Hadler, Heidi (Daniel) Lesinski, Katherine (Zac) Van Booven, William Hadler, Geoffrey Hadler, David (Abby) Hadler and Michelle (Matt) Briehan; cherished great-grandfather of Elaine, Avis, Daniel, Mila, Margo, Wyatt, Theo and Dean; dear brother of Elbert (Janet), Arlin (Sharon) and the late Eldor (Aileen), Harold (Elaine), Willard (Glenda) and Delmar “Doc” (Ruth) Hadler. Our dearest uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Arnold was devoted to his faith, family and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. Arnold grew up in Menfro, Missouri (Perry County) with his parents and six brothers. He married his wife, Elaine Haertling of Altenburg, Missouri in 1953 while on leave from the Army. After they were married they moved to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he was stationed. During his time with the Army, he ran the printing press for propaganda flyers. In February of 1955, he was honorably discharged from the Army and they moved back to Missouri to begin their life in St. Louis. In May of 1955, they welcomed their first son, Keith and four years later their son, Kevin. Arnold started his own printing business, Hadler Printing in 1967, where he worked with his sons until he retired in 1997. 

During his life, Arnold enjoyed playing fast pitch baseball, coaching his sons’ baseball teams and never missed a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. He also loved his bowling league and annual fishing trips. When Arnold retired, he and Elaine moved to Bonne Terre, Missouri to live at their lake house in the Terre Du Lac community. They enjoyed many Fourth of July and Christmas gatherings with their family and friends at the lake. In his last decade of life, he lived at Meramec Bluffs Lutheran Senior Living Center. Arnold was a proud member of the Lutheran church where he attended weekly services, donated and volunteered his time. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to: Zion Lutheran Church Educational Fund 21202 Hwy C Perryville, MO. 63775 

Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, August 15 from 4-8 pm. then at Meramec Bluffs Chapel #1 Meramec Bluffs Drive 63021 on Friday, August 16 from 9:00 am. until Funeral Service time at 10:00 am. Interment 12:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.