Arnold Richard Nides, 93, of London Road long time Duluth businessman and civic leader died Nov. 3, 2004.

Arnold was born Jan. 3, 1911 in Hibbing, Minn., to Morris and Eva (Polinsky) Nides.

The family relocated to Duluth when Arnold was five. He was a 1929 graduate of Duluth Central High School and went on to graduate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was the owner of Automobile Sales Finance, and founded Nides Finance, a national consumer finance company with offices in Minn., N.D., Ariz., and Atlanta, Ga., for 35 years. Following 30 years as a financial advisor for American Express, he retired at age 90.

Arnold was active in the community as past president of Temple Israel, Duluth Jewish Federation and the Duluth chapter of the American Cancer Society. Arnold's other activities included serving as an executive board member of the YMCA, organizing the first allclass Central High School Reunion. Arnold was recognized for his outstanding contribution to Rotary with a Lifetime Membership Award. He was also active in Junior Achievement, United Way, Boy Scouts, Sigma Alpha Mu, and the Pennsylvania Club.

Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Shirley (Gavronsky) Nides in 1999.

Arnold is survived by his eight children, Jill Cole, Anne (Dr. Edward) Loeb; Jane Nides, James Nides, Margaret (Joseph Carlson) Nides, Melissa Nides, John (Linda) Nides, and Thomas (Virginia) Nides; and eight grandchildren.

Burial at Temple Emanuel Cemetery.

Arnold Richard Nides, 93, of London Road long time Duluth businessman and civic leader died Nov. 3, 2004.

Arnold was born Jan. 3, 1911 in Hibbing, Minn., to Morris and Eva (Polinsky) Nides.

The family relocated to Duluth when Arnold was five. He was a 1929 graduate of Duluth Central High School and went on to graduate from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was the owner of Automobile Sales Finance, and founded Nides Finance, a national consumer finance company with offices in Minn., N.D., Ariz., and Atlanta, Ga., for 35 years. Following 30 years as a financial advisor for American Express, he retired at age 90.

Arnold was active in the community as past president of Temple Israel, Duluth Jewish Federation and the Duluth chapter of the American Cancer Society. Arnold's other activities included serving as an executive board member of the YMCA, organizing the first allclass Central High School Reunion. Arnold was recognized for his outstanding contribution to Rotary with a Lifetime Membership Award. He was also active in Junior Achievement, United Way, Boy Scouts, Sigma Alpha Mu, and the Pennsylvania Club.

Arnold was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Shirley (Gavronsky) Nides in 1999.

Arnold is survived by his eight children, Jill Cole, Anne (Dr. Edward) Loeb; Jane Nides, James Nides, Margaret (Joseph Carlson) Nides, Melissa Nides, John (Linda) Nides, and Thomas (Virginia) Nides; and eight grandchildren.

Burial at Temple Emanuel Cemetery.