Arnold F. Lycan Jr. passed away on February 17, 2016.  Arnold was born on October 19, 1947 in Tuscola, Illinois.  His parents were the late Arnold F. (Pat) Lycan Sr. and Norma Margaret (Wycoff) Lycan.  Arnold was a graduate of Indiana State University receiving both a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Education.  He was a long serving member of the Danville Middle School, beginning in 1970 and teaching for 34 years. During his time he used his unique and engaging sense of humor to reach young people. He would often use current events and life stories to help illustrate US history to his students. He believed that every student deserved his very best, and that there was no such thing as a lost cause. Additionally, he served as both a boys and girls basketball coach in various capacities during his tenure with Danville Community Schools.

Arnold is survived by his wife Brenda (nee´Freeman), of rural Rockville, his son Nathanael (Danielle) of Brownsburg, and his daughter Breanna Rhoades (Dusty) of Rockville.  His pride and joy were his two grandsons and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of a third this summer. Arnold enjoyed his extended family, his many nieces and nephews and those friends whom over the years he had considered family.

Arnold loved morel hunting, spending time in the woods, and walking his dogs.  He never met a stray he wouldn't save, as he saved over 30 dogs from the streets in his lifetime. He loved his farm that he was able to work over the years with his father, mother, friends, and children. He would often serenade his cows so that they would come up to be fed.  He loved talking politics and playing devil's advocate.

A celebration of his life service will happen at 2:00 pm on February 27, 2016 at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds in the North Hall of the Conference Center in Danville.  Visitation shall begin at 1:00 pm and continue after the service until 4:00 pm.  Arnold wanted people to come and share stories with one another, to have a Pepsi or a sweet tea and to laugh with his friends and family.

The Lycan family has requested in lieu of flowers to make a donation to the Southside Animal Shelter (ssasi.org) located at 1614 W. Edgewood Ave, Indianapolis Indiana, or the Rescue Farm (rescuefarm.org) 7101 Flowing Well Rd Poland, Indiana, or your favorite no kill shelter in his honor.  Baker Funeral Service, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.