Lynn Joy (Krahn) Arndt was born on January 15, 1948, to the late LeRoy and Betty Lou (Ludeman) Krahn, in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Jeffers High School in the class of 1966. She continued her education, earning a bachelor's degree in education/business from the University of Minnesota.

Lynn began teaching at New London-Spicer School District 345 from 1969-1981. In 1980, she married Dean Arndt. The couple lived in Jeffers, where Lynn taught grade 9-12 Business/Social Studies at Westbrook High School and Dean farmed. Dean passed away in 2002. Lynn retired in 2011 from the consolidated district, Westbrook-Walnut Grove School, after dedicating more than 40 years to educating youth. Lynn was actively involved in Education Minnesota, the voice for professional educators and students, as well as the MN Business Teacher's Association.

Lynn was a dedicated member of the Jeffers United Methodist Church, where she was actively involved. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Jeffers Senior Citizens.

In her retirement, Lynn enjoyed her second home in San Tan Valley, Arizona. She was an enthusiastic fan of professional and collegiate sports and enjoyed being with friends and family. Lynn passed away of natural causes on February 18, 2023, at Banner Ironwood Hospital in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Lynn is survived by her by her brother, Terry (Elaine) Krahn of Pine Island, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Blessed be the memory of Lynn Arndt.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 21st at the Jeffers United Methodist Church in Jeffers, with Pastor Cathy Hoffbeck officiating. Burial will follow at the Jeffers Cemetery.

A time of visitation and gathering will be held on Friday, April 21st from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the church in Jeffers.