Arnold Edward Stanko, age 70 of Perry, passed away on Sunday, January 16^th, 2022.  He was born May 10, 1951 in Lorain, Ohio to Emil and Mary (Reis) Stanko.

Arnold enlisted into The United States Marine Corps and volunteered for deployment to the Republic of Vietnam as a Combat Engineer, upon return from military service, Arnold pursued and accomplished his passion as a law enforcement professional until his retirement after 38 years, serving the last 17 years as a Chief of Police. Arnold started his law enforcement career with Lake County Narcotics Agency, as an undercover narcotic’s agent.

Arnold advanced his education and graduated from the following: Lorain County Community College, Lakeland Community College (LCC) earning his Associate Degree in Political Science, Lake Erie College, earning his Bachelors of Science Degree in Sociology, Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, Police Executive Leadership College at Ohio State and numerous leadership and strategic in-service training schools throughout Ohio.

As Chief of Police, Arnold participated in the strategic planning of three sitting presidential appearances. He pursued full-scale hands-on interagency training with first responders from Lake, Cuyahoga and Geauga Counties. Arnold was also a founding board member of the Northeastern Ohio Amber Alert.

Since 2014, Arnold was employed as an agent for Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations Inc. He had been entrusted as a Lead Agent with providing protection to five presidential campaign rallies, for President Donald J. Trump, the Republican National Convention, major news network’s high-profile reporters, executives and dignitaries, large international political organizations and large national and international corporations.

Arnold leaves behind wife of 31 years, Babette; children, Cierra, Nikolas, Jeffrey and Jennifer; grandson, Dylan Byers; sister Marsha Rosso and brother Art (Bev) Stanko; beloved canines, Akeeda, Oakley and granddog Bullet… missing him deeply and waiting for him still. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; and step-father, Ralph Eanes.

Friends will be received 3-7 pm Friday January 21, 2022 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Funeral Service will be held 11 am Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Cyprian Church 4223 Middle Ridge Rd, Perry, OH 44081. Contributions may be made in Arnold’s name to Orange Heart Medal Foundation, 13833 Owens Chapel Road, Springfield, TN 37172. The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.  Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com