Milwaukee - Craig M. Arellano, age 73, passed away at his residence on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1948 to parents Raymond and Virginia (nee. Pergande) in Chicago, IL. Craig proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1967-1973. He also served  in the Army Reserves from 1990-1994 and during that time, he was deployed for Operation Desert Shield.

Following his time in the military, he worked for the Chicago & North Western Railroad as a locomotive engineer, beginning in 1993. He retired in 2016 with the Union Pacific Railroad.

Craig is survived by his children, Erik Arellano, David (Erin) Anderson, and Dixie.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Funeral services and full military honors will follow at 12:00 pm. Private interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.