John Arlt

Arlt, John Arno "Sonny"; age 84 of Saginaw MI, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 14, 2016 at HealthSource of Saginaw. John was born in Saginaw on August 14, 1931 to the late Charlotte (Brauer) and John Arlt. John graduated from Saginaw High School in 1949 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in Germany. After four years in the military, he returned home to work for his father at Ideal Manufacturing, producing The Ideal Twin Laundry Tub. Then on July 27, 1963 he married Lorraine V. Sak. After his father's death, John continued the family business. One of his many contributions to Ideal Manufacturing was the invention of the Portable Parts Washer until he closed shop and retired in 1986. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a founding member of Maple Hill Golf Course, where he enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends. John was also an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time at his cottage at Point Lookout. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lorraine (Sak) Arlt, two sons: John G. Arlt and his wife Michelle, and Eric D. Arlt and his wife Lia; three grandchildren: John George, Beau Christian and Eric Michael; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at HealthSource (Great Lakes) where he received excellent care. There will be a memorial service celebrating John's life at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) in Saginaw. Rev. Robert Richards will officiate. Honoring John's wishes cremation has taken place. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Air Force and American Legion Post #439. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Youth Haven Ranch, 3796 Perrine Rd., Rives Junction, MI, 49277. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.