Arden Eric Toepke entered into rest Monday, November 24, 2003 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers at age 73. Memorial services will be held at 11 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aiken, on Monday, December 1, with Reverend Gerald R. Reiter officiating. Burial will be at Appleton Highland Memorial Park, Appleton, WI. Mr. Toepke was born in Fremont, WI on November 29, 1929, a son of the late Eric John Toepke and his wife Elsie Sander Toepke. He is survived by his wife, Carol and his daughter Patricia Ellen Toepke, both of Aiken, and one sister, Carol Toepke Marten of New London, WI. Arden was a resident of Aiken since 1968 and retired after 46 years of service with Kimberly Clark Corporation. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 902 Hitchcock Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 or to the charity of your choice.