David Arnett

David Owen Arnett, 77, died Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home. He was born June 29, 1942 in Port Huron MI, a son of Ronald and Norma (VanWagner) Arnett. David graduated from Western Michigan University and worked for Buck Tool, Maro Inc., and Metal Mechanics as a CNC programmer and operator. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and enjoyed the activities at the American Legion Wiley-Koon Post 475 in Schoolcraft. David's hobbies included golfing, bowling, archery, fishing, hunting, watching sports, and reading. His greatest joy came from being with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Jerry Cole. On September 1, 1952, David married Ruth (nee Marlatt), who survives. Also surviving are sons, Greg (Cathy) Arnett and Jeff (Ruth) Arnett; grandchildren, Nathan (Alisha), Benjamin and Emily Arnett, and Dominic and Jenny Hilsbos; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Alexandria Arnett, and Damien and Hayden Hilsbos; siblings, Diane Cole, Kathy (Steve) Down and Mark (Sue) Arnett. A private graveside service will be held at Caswell Cemetery, Smith's Creek, MI. Memorials may be directed to American Legion Wiley-Koon Post 475. Services entrusted to Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 622 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. To view David's personalized web page, please visit https://www.langelands.com