Richard Nathan "Mickey" Arndt

Richard Nathan "Mickey" Arndt, 33, passed away Aug. 1, 2017, at his home in Rock Springs.

Arndt was born Nov. 15, 1983, the son of James Arndt and Edna Salazar Arndt in Rock Springs.          

He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Alternative High School in 2003. He also obtained his welding certificate.

Arndt was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community.

His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was spoiled by all of his family. He was a godfather to many children whom he loved with all his heart.  

He is survived by his parents; three brothers, James Black, Donovan Black and Dalton Black, all of Rock Springs; five sisters, Sunshine Masters of Rock Springs, Spring Arndt-Allred and husband Travis of Rock Springs, Autumn Arndt of Portland, Ore., Patience Black of Rock Springs and Kristina Kolata of Portland, Ore.; maternal grandmother Marcella Salazar, his loving cousins and two nephews, Baily Masters and Trevor Allred; and his loving girlfriend Stacie Patrick of Rock Springs.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Melvin Miles Arndt and Phyllis Virginia Arndt and maternal grandfather Leopoldo Salazar. 

A vigil service with rosary took place Aug. 4. A celebration of life took place Aug. 5.

Condolences may be left at Vase Funeral Home.