Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....VanHouten, Arlo Lee  March 28, 2019
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Hasting's Reminder-Sat. April 6, 2019

ARLO L. VANHOUTEN
Middleville, MI - Arlo Lee VanHouten, age 91, of Middleville, passed away 
peacefully March 28, 2019 at his residence.

Arlo was born June 4, 1927 in lake Odessa, the son of Merle and Gertrude 
Kauffman) VanHouten. A veteran, Arlo served his country in the United States 
Navy during WWII. Later he was employed by LW Lamb for over 30 years before 
retiring in 1992.

Arlo was an avid horse racing fan, watching horse races and travelling to 
different race tracks. He also enjoyed going on fishing trips, golfing, 
crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, reading and gardening. He was a huge 
sports fan, especially Tigers baseball, he could often be found in his garage 
listening to the games.

Arlo had an amazing memory and sense of humor, he lived by his motto "you 
need to have humor in your life."

Arlo is survived by daughter, Connie VanHouten and Carla (Stanly) Root; son, 
Craig (Kathy) VanHouten; grandchildren, Tami (Randall) Binkowski and Brandon 
(Coleen) VanHouten; great-grandchildren, Mya, Ryan, Audrey, Levi, Luke 
(Megan), Alex(Aubry), and Ryan; and several nieces and nephews.

Arlo was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances (Guthrey) VanHouton; 
a grandson, Jason Miller; and brothers, Trevor VanHouten, Jack VanHouten, and 
Gary M. VanHouten

Per Mr. VanHouten's wishes, cremation has taken place. Private burial at 
Mount Hope Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions to Faith Hospice will be appreciated. Please visit 
www.beelergoresfuneral.com  to share a memory or to leave a condolence 
message for Arlo's family.

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