Arlo Schiele

Arlo Schiele, 62, of Bismarck passed away Monday, March 12th 2018, after completing his route doing what he loved most, “Driving his 18 wheeler”.      Arlo was born as a twin June 8th, 1955 in Bismarck, the son of Edward and Alice (Braun) Schiele.  Raised on a 3rd generation family farm east of Linton, Arlo attended school in Linton and graduated from Emmons Central High School in Strasburg in 1973.  He attended Wahpeton State School of Science, and during that time welcomed his son Cody.  He later moved to Austin, TX where he worked as an Electrician and met his future bride Lynn Flynn. They married in Chicago and continued to reside in Austin.  They welcomed their daughter Amy Nicole on Mother’s Day in 1986.      Arlo later returned to North Dakota, and his passion for 18-wheelers began. He would always say…. “Gotta go drive my big truck!” At his small stature of 130 lbs., it really WAS a big truck!  He often laughed at the comments that he would receive at weigh stations.  “We don’t see too many little fellas coming through here in a truck that size!” He drove for Duane Balinsky Trucking of Jamestown, and many years for Jim Ressler Trucking of Bismarck.  This is where he had the opportunity to tour the country, making many friends along the way. He never met a stranger, and was a kind hearted, gentle soul to all that knew him. His contagious laugh, smile, and witty ways, are what made him special. Arlo was never in a hurry, if it didn’t happen today, there was always tomorrow!      Arlo was married to Sheryl Malley from 1994 to 2010. Most recently Arlo was making daily round  trips from Bismarck to Gwinner for Ruan Trucking, and drove his 18-wheeler on the day of his death.  His hobbies included golfing with his buddies, camping, and driving his convertible. Arlo was a loving Dad and Grandpa, and was so proud of his children’s accomplishments.  “Just good kids” he would often say.      Arlo leaves behind a daughter Amy Nicole from Denver, and a son Cody Turnbow (Jamie) from Whitewood, SD.  Grandchildren Alexia and Treyton, all from Whitewood, a sister Nyla Braun, Austin, TX, a brother Remy Schiele (Claudia) Linton, and twin sister, Arlene Heidrich (Tim) Monroe, NC.  Nephews Jason Sautter, Jebb Schiele, Waylon Schiele, Heith Heidrich, and Niece Heidi (Heidrich) McDermaid.  Several great Nephews, and one great Niece, as well as a special little puppy “Buddy”. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward (Jul 1989) and Alice (Dec 2017).      Our Dad and Brother’s tree branch has fallen from our tree, but our love and memories will go on forever.  Rest easy dear one – enjoy the sports cars, golfing, your buddies, and big trucks.  Most of all, keep sharing that contagious laugh, smile and gentle soul.  It’s not goodbye, but until we meet again.