Arthur was born April 23, 1926, Kingsley, Michigan, the son of Norman O. & Violetta (Baldwin) Wyckoff. He grew up in Traverse City, Michigan graduating from high school in 1944. Following graduation, he entered the Army Air Corp July 7, 1944 and served in Europe during WWII until his honorable discharge June 24, 1946. After that he returned to Traverse City, Michigan where he married Carol L. Coddington. Following their marriage Arthur & Carol bought an office supply store in Traverse City that they owned and operated until retirement. Arthur was a Boy Scouts leader for many years and belonged to the Elks Club.Survivors include two daughters, Vicki (Marty) Lalumendre, Kingsley, Iowa, Wendy Wyckoff (special friend, Jimmy Sams), Canton, Georgia, son, Richard (Fannie) Wyckoff of Traverse City, Michigan, four grandchildren, Ryan Wyckoff, Jesse Lalumendre, Jade (Jake) Popken and T.J. Lalumendre. Also, one brother, Norm Wyckoff, Traverse City, Michigan and one sister, Arlene Wyckoff of Traverse City, Michigan.Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol, one sister and four brothers