Arthur Victor Uhrich

PAUL – Arthur Victor Uhrich, age 92, of Paul, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at the Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

He was born on April 30, 1920, at Yale, Idaho, the son of Jacob and Anna Marie Lesser Uhrich. Shortly after Art’s birth, the family moved to Paul where he received and completed his education and where he lived for the remainder of his life. He married Linda Irene Munsee on Feb. 10, 1941, in Burley, and together, they had one daughter, Gloria. Art was a veteran of World War II and served honorably in the United States Navy.

The Uhrich family were well-known farmers in the Paul area. Art continued farming after marriage and then worked for Cassia Lumber Company, Minidoka Lumber Company, was an independent contractor, and with his wife, Linda, owned and operated the Frost-Top Drive Inn in Paul.

Art was very patriotic and was proud of being an American citizen. He was a 66-year member of the Paul American Legion Post No. 77 and served civically on the Paul City Council and as a volunteer for the West End Fire Department.

He enjoyed fishing, making toys and furniture for family members, and attending the grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events, church activities and musical productions. He was a kind, gentle, and quiet man and was very dignified. He was devoted to his wife, daughter and grandchildren. They were truly the greatest joy of his life. He was so appreciative of the loving service given by his longtime neighbors, Gene and Diana Hansen. His legacy is hard work, devotion to family, patriotism, quiet service, and testimony of Eternal families.

Art joined the LDS Church at the age of 70 and enjoyed his service in the High Priest Group as secretary and as a home teacher. He was so grateful to be sealed for time and all eternity to his beautiful wife and daughter in the Logan LDS Temple. We will miss his gentle and kind way of life and know he will forever be in our hearts.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Jean and Val Robins of Burley; six grandchildren, Bret (Kathy) Robins, Chalet (Brent) Funk, Kami (Rich) Ralphs, Joel (Lori) Robins, Misti (Jason) Kirkpatrick, and Kristi (Fraser) Roy; 25 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Art was preceded in death by his parents; his dear wife, Linda; four brothers, Jake, Albert, Harold and Paul Uhrich; and four sisters, Kate Fairchild, Amelia Schultz, Dorothy Bingham, and Helen Klauser.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Paul LDS Stake Center, 424 W. Ellis St., in Paul, with Bishop Layne Harper officiating. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery with military rites provided by the Paul American Legion Post No. 77.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the church.