Patricia Ann Arlt of Cadillac passed away Aug 21, 2015 at Grand Traverse Pavillions in Traverse City. She was 81.
Patricial was born Oct 24, 1933 in Cadillac to Russell and Evelyn (Palmer) Robinson and they preceded her in death. On Jun 28, 1952 in Cadillac she married Karl W. Arlt and he preceded her in death on Jun 21, 2014.
She was a graduate of Cadillac High School and had worked as a secretary for Northwester Michigan College. Patricia was a member of Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Cadillac. She loved puzzles, word games, and instilled a love of reading into all her children. Patricia was immensely proud of the accomplishments of her daughter and two sons. She loved babies and small children; her great joy in life was to foster and care for many infants and young children. She was often called upon for her exceptional ability to nurse them back to health.
She is survived by her three children, Shirley Arlt, Ph.D., of Glen Head, NY, Pastor Glenn (Denise) Arlt of Interlochen, and Steven Arlt of Cadillac; grandchildren: Jonathan Arlt, Russell Arlt, Emma Hagedorn, and Elaina and Elyza Arlt; siblings: Charles (Jean) Robinson, Karl Robinson, and Katherine Robinson and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Patricia was also preceded in death by sisters: Rosmund, Rosella, Olive, Helen, and a brother, Warren.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at the Crown of Life Lutheran Church in Cadillac with Pastor Jeff Sonntag officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Reading is Fundamental. The family requests that any floral arrangements be Lily-free.