Arne initially joined the Argus Group and spent 10 years in Journalism, working with the Pretoria News, then the Rand Daily Mail and the Financial Gazette. His break came when he was offered a position in Public Relations in the motor industry at Toyota. This was followed by a spell at Leyland SA, who transferred him to the Cape some 35 years ago. With the demise of Leyland in the mid 1980’s, Arne moved to Audi and then to Volkswagen where he was involved with marketing and public relations based in Cape Town. He was supportive of the PBHS Old Boy’s in the Cape.
He was a passionate family man, very supportive of his son Pierre and of his highly successful daughter, Mariclaire who had established her own popular restaurant “The Barefoot Cook” in Hermanus . Arne and his wife Mariette retired to Hermanus a few years ago and became involved in the local community, pursuing their passions and love of nature and the great outdoors. They loved gardening and he was dedicated about cleaning up and protecting the environment. Their interests led them to cycling, hiking, Rockart and walking, involvement with the local Botanical Society and Bird Club and travelling into conservation areas where their son Pierre runs his own “African Safari Experts” company, based in Cape Town.
Arne was an energetic man to the end , which came unexpectedly after a massive stroke in late June 2018. He will be sorely missed by his dedicated wife Mariette, of 48 years, his daughter Mariclaire , his son Pierre and his many friends.
Ed Meyer. – Overberg PBHS Old Boy’s.