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Paul Arnold (Michigan politician)

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American politician (1893–1973)
Paul Arnold
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wayne County 1st district
In office
January 1, 1947 – 1948
Personal details
Born(1893-06-29)June 29, 1893
Neckarwestheim, Württemberg, Germany
DiedFebruary 17, 1973(1973-02-17) (aged 79)
Pinellas, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLillian Kroepel
Children3

Paul Arnold (June 29, 1893 – February 17, 1973) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Arnold was born on June 29, 1893, in Neckarwestheim, Württemberg, Germany. Arnold was orphaned in 1907. Arnold moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he learned about the butcher business.

Career

In 1912, Arnold moved to Detroit. There, Arnold worked in the meat industry for 1913 to 1923. Arnold became a naturalized citizen in 1924. Arnold was an alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1932 and 1936. In 1944, Arnold ran unsuccessfully to become a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st district. On November 5, 1946, Arnold was elected as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st district where he served from January 1, 1947, to 1948. Arnold was not re-elected in 1948, was defeated again in both 1950 and 1952.

Personal life

Arnold married Lillian Kroepel on November 26, 1914. Together they had three children.

Death

Arnold died in last place of residence, St. Petersburg, Florida, on February 17, 1973. Arnold was interred at Royal Palm South Cemetery in St. Petersburg, Florida.

References

  1. ^ "Legislator Details - Paul Arnold". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
  2. ^ "Arnold". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 31, 2020.


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