Arnold R. Tammes Obituary
In loving memory of Arnold R. Tammes in Rockford, Illinois, who departed this world on September 22, 2025 at the age of 97. Arnold leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arnold R. Tammes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Tammes and Jean Tammes (Van Der Laan); his wife Sally Tammes (Blackmer); his sons, Eric Tammes and Richard Tammes; and his brother Henry Tammes.
He is survived by: his children, John Tammes (Kathy) of Elgin and Mary Choice of Fox Point, WI; his grandchildren, Steven, Chris Tammes (Will Manley), Chloe Schnoll (Jared) and Samuel Choice (Sydney O'Hare); and his siblings, Jim Tammes, Diane Tammes and Sharon Nelson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine or online here (https://donate.givetoiowa.org).
