Ernest Arnold "Arnie" Root, Jr., 91 of Ladysmith, died on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Care & Rehab-Ladysmith.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Yvonne and their 4 children; Randy & Jean Root of Ladysmith, Barb Root of Ladysmith, Steven & Diane Root of Cameron and Bill & Monica Root of Lindstrom, MN, 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Arnie was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Florence Marlene Peterson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.