Rapid City - Clarence Albert Arneson, 90, Rapid City, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Clarence was born on a farm south of Dante, South Dakota on November 9, 1924. He was the third of 8 children born to Matt and Emma [Schmoll] Arneson. Clarence graduated from Avon High School in 1943. Following graduation he served in the United States Army as a truck driver stationed at bases in Arkansas and Germany. In 1948 Clarence married Kathryn Collins in Chamberlain, SD. They were married for 58 years. Clarence was a professional truck driver and a member of the International Teamsters Union. One daughter, Sara, was born in 1954. The family enjoyed the Black Hills and moved to Rapid City in 1959. Clarence loved to hunt, fish, and tell stories. Survivors include two sisters: Lucille (Vern) Bures of Wagner, SD and Hazel Ferwerda of Clermont, FL; two brothers: Frank Arneson of Yankton, SD and Don (Marie) Arneson of Yankton, SD; and a host of nieces and nephews. A real blessing in his life have been Donna and Dave Norton at the Norton Guest House. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathryn, daughter Sara, brother Lester, and two sisters Gladys and Evelyn. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday, May 7 at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home, 2700 Jackson Boulevard, with Rev. Larry Dahlstrom officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD with full military honors.