Arnold Wendt

Mr Arnold Robert Wendt III, of Coopersville, passed away very unexpectedly Saturday December 1, 2012 at his home in Coopersville. Arnold was born May 3, 1949 in Grand Rapids MI to Arnold R. Wendt Jr. and Joyce Dorothy (Slavinskas) Wendt who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his sister Diane Long. Arnold was a faithful member of St Michaelé�a�a��s Catholic Parish of Coopersville, attended daily mass at St Alphonsus in Grand Rapids, was employed at Preferred Tool and Die of Comstock Park for over 25 years and served in the United States Coast Guard. Arnold was a man who had a strong faith in God, was a devoted husband, father, Dzia Dzia and loved to spend time with his grandchildren, and family. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Marie Wendt; son and daughter, Zach and Shannon Wendt; 5 grandchildren, Trinity Rose, Isabelle Grace, Veronica Lily, Gabriel Michael, and Seraphina Clare; sister, Mary Margaret Wendt; brother, Terry and Kim Wendt and several nieces and nephews. In keeping with Arné�a�a��s wish cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday Dec 6, 2012, 11:00 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 17150 88th Ave, Coopersville, MI 49404. Fr Dave Gross, Fr Matt Barnum and Deacon Chuck Schwartz celebrants. Interment will be in St Michael's Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday one hour prior to the service at church. Memorial donations may be made to Help Pregnancy Crisis Aid, 705 Bridge Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. An online guestbook may be signed at www.throopfh.com. Throop Funeral Home Coopersville, ph 616-837-8161

Visitation

Thursday Dec. 6th, 2012
10:00am to 11:00am at St Michael's Catholic Church
Directions to St Michael's Catholic Church

Service

Thursday Dec. 6th, 2012, 11:00am at St Michael's Catholic Church
Directions to St Michael's Catholic Church

Burial

at St Michael's Catholic Cemetery
Directions to St Michael's Catholic Cemetery

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