Arthur "Art" Melvin Thomspon, 92, of Esko, Minnesota, entered into heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Barnes Care Assisted Living in Esko surrounded by his family.

Arthur was born in Arland, WI to Albert and Ellen Thompson (Aro) on May 15, 1932. He served during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Upon his return, he worked at Conwed and USG until his retirement in 1997. He met his love, Marcella Janczak at a dance, married her on September 8, 1956, and spent the next 62 years being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Art enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, watching the Minnesota Vikings, being with family, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a man who could build or fix just about anything, always willing to lend a helping hand. If you were fortunate to know Art well, he gave you a nickname.

Art was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marcella" Marce"; parents, Albert and Ellen Thompson "Pa & Ma"; brothers, LeRoy Thompson "Snortin' Norton" (Genevieve), Donald Thompson "Peanuts", and Rodney "Doc" Thompson.

Art is survived by his son, Terry Thompson "#1"; daughter, Leeanne Baker "Cookie" (John "John Boy"); grandchildren, Naomi Bents "Punkin" (Nathan "Nate"), Ian Thompson "Buckshot" (Tara), Derek Baker "Hawkeye" (Jessica Stevenson "Jess"), and Andrew Baker "Radar"; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn "Sweetheart", Jeremiah "Jabberbox", Lilly "Little Flower", Grayson, and Arthur "Little Me"; brother, Stanley "Butch" (Shirley); sister-in-law, Charlene Thompson "Char"; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Barnes Care Assisted Living and St Croix Hospice staff for their exceptional care.

Visitation to be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 1st at Sunrise Memorial Park, 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy, with Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM. Interment at Sunrise Memorial Park to be with his wife.