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Robert Arntz Obituary

Robert T. Arntz Holt Age 69, passed away October 7, 2013. He was born January 18, 1944, in Mason. Robert worked as a skilled tradesman at GM for 44 years, retiring in 2009. He was a former president of UAW local #1618. He enjoyed helping others, spending time with his family, traveling, building, crafting videos and web design. Surviving are: his wife, Karen; 5 children, Scott Arntz, Christopher Arntz, Jason Smith, Michelle (Kipp) Carpenter, and Kristine Smith; 10 grandchildren, Rachel, Alyssa, Kera, Joel, Matthew, Nathan, Kasandra, Kaylee, Kassidy, Steven. He is also survived by: 4 sisters, Lucy Stark, Margaret Gubry, Cheryl Wiggins, and Annette Arntz; and 3 brothers, Mike, Tom, and Chuck Arntz. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Maxine Arntz. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3815 S. Cedar St., Lansing, with Fr. George Daisy officiating. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice Services in memory of Robert Arntz.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 8, 2013.

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Kaylee Kassidy

November 1, 2013

We miss you so very much grampa! We know you are up in heaven with the angels. Your spirit will be with us always.

Jill Still

October 9, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about your husband Karen. My thoughts are with you and your family. Having lost my mother to cancer too I know how hard this all is. My heart goes out to all of you. Love you.

Deb Borst

October 9, 2013

Michelle and Family - so sorry to hear of your loss. Your are in my prayers

Gerri KLINGBEIL and family

October 9, 2013

All our prayers to the family he leaves behind.

Karen Arntz

October 9, 2013

I love you Bobbie

Nicole Dhaene

October 9, 2013

Aunt Karen, Michelle and Kristine and families I am so sorry for your loss, no words can express the pain you are feeling. Remember all the good times and cherish those daily and know he is no longer in pain. Until you see him again may you find joy and comfort in his memory! Love you all!

Dusty Bailey

October 9, 2013

I light a candle for you today my god place a hand on you back and show you his love. forever our friend you will never be forgotten

The Crawford-Robinson Family

October 8, 2013

Michelle and family--I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. May he walk with Jesus and sing with the angels.

DONNA BAILEY

October 8, 2013

DONNA BAILEY & FAMILY

October 8, 2013

Dear Karen and Family
Our thoughts, prayers, and love for you in your loss of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, plus a special friend. Joyce & Homer Sprague

shelly davis

October 8, 2013

thoughts and prayer to your family,been long time but remember bob as very special and caring man.

October 8, 2013

Michelle and Family -
Prayers from my family to yours.
Love you!
Angie McPhail & Family

Dave & Glinda Starr

October 8, 2013

So sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family.

Tamara Bashore

October 8, 2013

Scott and family - Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tamara and Megan

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