Arthur Richard McNees, 87, died Oct. 6, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Chadron, Neb., and lived in Vero Beach for 29 years, coming from Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, June W. McNees, of Vero Beach; sons, Timothy R. McNees, of Salt Lake City and Brandon C. McNees, of Port St. Lucie; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Douglas, Harry and Robert McNees.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Vero Beach, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
Services and interment will be private.
Arrangements by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
An online guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
