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*Arnold Hamren ’50

*Arnold M. Hamren, age 91, of Chanhassen, Minn., passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2014. “Arnie” graduated from high school in Kiester, Minn. in 1941 and then attended St. Olaf College, where he met the love of his life, Helen Bergh Hamren ’48, in Norwegian class. Arnie served proudly in WWII, serving in France, Belgium, Germany, Czechoslovakia, and Japan. He was then a corporate employee from 1950 to 1988 with Shell Oil, Super America, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. He managed the Real Estate Departments for Super America and KFC. Arnie loved sports and was a catcher on his college baseball team. His passion for golf was also a big part of his life, especially in retirement. He loved and was very proud of his family and showed his support always. We all loved Arnie deeply and will miss him very much. Arnie was preceded in death by parents, J. Arnold and Marie C. Hamren, and brother, Duffy. He is survived by wife of 67 years, Helen; three children, Marc Hamren and wife Pam, Chris Hamren Rine ’75 and husband Dave, and Carol Hamren; five grandchildren, Stephanie Hawley and husband Jake, Michelle Olmstead and husband Scott, Becky Ulstrom and husband Leif, Kim Wismar and husband Jason, and Kelly Hamren-Anderson ’09; nine great-grandchildren; and many friends. Any memorials should be directed to the Athletic Department at St. Olaf College.