Armin H. Godt

Armin H. Godt, age 85, ascended to heaven on Dec. 12, 2020 surrounded by his wife, Peg; his children, Melinda, Denise, Gary, and Michelle; and loving family members. His younger brother Ted was also by his side during his last hours.
Armin was born in Argentina, South America to missionary parents Ewald and Gerda who brought him to the United States on the Steamship Southern Cross when he was five months old along with his older brother, Siegfried (deceased), to live in Barton City, where he grew up on the family farm. He married Peg in Lincoln in 1957, and they raised their family in Oscoda where they lived until moving to Florida in 2000. After retirement, Armin and Peg spent summers in Oscoda, and Armin stayed through hunting season.
Armin had nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and attending their activities and also loved visiting with friends.
Armin was an avid deer hunter, brook trout fisherman, and a vintage car enthusiast. His two prize vehicles were his 1959 Ford Fairlane Galaxy hardtop convertible and his recently restored 1955 Ford F-100 he owned since the early 1960s.
At Armin's request, a memorial parade featuring his prize vehicles will be held for him. The family has chosen to have it in May around the time of his birthday because he would never want his vehicles on the road in this weather.
Armin took his last breath listening to the song "I Can Only Imagine what it will be like when I walk by your side. I can only imagine what my eyes would see when your face is before me." He doesn't have to imagine anymore. He is now walking with Jesus.