It is with deep sorrow that the family announce the passing of Robin Lee Arlt, age 67, of Free Soil, Michigan on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 22, 1958 in Alpena, Michigan son of the late Melvin and Joyce (Patnode) Arlt. Robin was a graduate of Manistee High School and then attended West Shore Community College where he received his Associates Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology on May 15, 1986. Robin married the love of his life, Roberta "Bobi" Edel on July 24, 1982 in Manistee, Michigan, in Marge Edel's garden. Bobi and Robin renewed their vows on January 25, 2013, on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii. He was employed most of his working career with Nick's Radio and Electronics of Ludington, Michigan. He enjoyed playing his guitar, having formed a band in his early years known as "Close to Home." Robin, at age 16, began his career as a firefighter with the Kaleva Fire Department and moved on to the Grant Township Fire Department where he was an instructor and EMT. He took extreme pride in helping the new recruits with their training and certification. He was a great storyteller by nature and furthered that talent at Camp Sauble: Cages of Carnage.

He is survived by his wife, Bobi Edel, his daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and John Dahlgren, three sons, Brandyn Arlt, Tristan Edel and Austin Edel, four grandchildren, Shawnda, Jeremiah, Cameron and Hayden, one great-grandson Banx, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kim and Rhett Fields and Kricket and Terry Fitchner and his brother, Ron Arlt. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

A celebration of Robin's life will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, Michigan with Pastor Joyce Newman officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday commencing at 10:30 a.m.  A Fireman's ceremony and escort to the Grant Township Hall will take place following the service where lunch will be provided for family and friends. Grant Township Hall is located at 835 W. Hoague Rd. Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.