Arthur F. Hough

Arthur F. Hough, 88, of Frankfort, Kansas, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 26 at the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. The Rev. Norma Jeane Miller officiated. Janet Plegge was the organist. Kim Stewart and Micah Kee sang “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “In the Garden.” The pallbearers were Chet Fincham, Don Parthemer, William Barnes, Jerry Parthemer, Michael Thompson and Joseph Parthemer. Burial was in the Frankfort City Cemetery. Arthur was born on October 31, 1923 at Belleville, IL, to Charles and Emily (Mathews) Hough. He graduated high school and worked for St. Clair National Bank until going to the Navy in May of 1941. In 1946 he was honorably discharged and returned to work at the bank. On April 6, 1957, Arthur was united in marriage to Elma Warnica at Belleville, IL. In 1960, he attended the Wisconsin School of Banking in Madison, WI. He went to work at Flora, IL, at the First National Bank until retiring in 1986. Arthur was a cashier, Vice President and secretary on the Board of Directors for 25 years. After retirement he moved to Fairfield Bay, AR until 1991, and then moved to Frankfort. Arthur was a 65 year member in the American Legion. He served as finance officer in the Frankfort Legion Post #181, was a correspondent for 40/8 for many years, a member of the Elks Lodge and in 1968, served as Exalted Ruler. He was a member of the Mason Temple Valley of Southern Illinois, Arab Temple of Topeka and the Legion of Honor DeMolay. Arthur served 25 years on the Flora Industrial Commission, helping bring employment of over 500 jobs to the Flora area. Arthur belonged to the United Methodist Church in Frankfort. In his spare time he enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Survivors include his wife, Elma, Frankfort; daughter, Pamela Muma, Florida; granddaughter, Lisa Mumm; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, William and Emmerson Hough. Memorial contributions will be designated later and can be sent in care of Padden Funeral Chapel. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Arthur F. Hough, please visit our flower store.