Michael R. Arbogast, age 72, went home to Jesus on January 25, 2023, with his family by his side following a battle with cancer in the hospital. Michael was born in Muskegon to parents Glenn and Crystal Arbogast on June 10, 1950. Michael spent his childhood attending school in Holton where he enjoyed participating in several sports. After high school, Mike attended Muskegon Community College and later Western Michigan University earning a teaching certificate and Master's Degree in Geography. He began teaching in Hesperia in 1973 and retired in 2007. Throughout his 35 years of teaching and coaching he enjoyed exploring new and creative ways to educate and motivate his students who he referred to as A-team members. He was often told by former students they understood later in life where they were from his state & capitals lessons. In the late 1970's Mike had a dream to live in a log home. He attended classes in the western states and proceeded to build his own home. This led to other's interest and his log home business began in 1985. In 37 years his work shaped the production of over sevenscore unique homes for which he was very proud. In addition to being a dedicated and loving father, Mike enjoyed gospel, bluegrass, and country music; traveling (4 continents); games; and time spent with his wife Theresa, friends, and family. Throughout Mike's entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God and shared it through action, word, and especially musical ministry with his voice in praise songs. Please click on the youtube link below to see Mike sharing his music ministry at the Aetna Calvary Church. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Theresa as well as his children Matthew M. (Simona) Arbogast of Hesperia, Mindy M. (Chris) Hammond of Comstock Park, Molly B. (Rory) Lancaster of Hesperia, and Mark M. (Danielle) Arbogast of Hesperia; grandchildren, Nikol, Matyas, Oryan, Max, Zander, Caspian, Faith, Ezekiel, Guinevere, and Galadriel; brother, Fred (Mickey) Arbogast; sister, Flicka Johnson; and many nieces , nephews, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Arbogast and Crystal (Chuck) Jorgenson; brothers, Doug, Joe, David, Ralph, and Kevin Arbogast. A Memorial Service for Michael will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 12 noon at the Aetna Calvary Church. (3944 W. 1 Mile Rd. White Cloud, MI 49349) There will be visitation at the Church one hour prior to the service starting at 11 AM. There will be a time of luncheon and fellowship at the Church directly following the service. Friends may share memories and condolences with the Arbogast family at www.crandellfh.com. For a more lasting memorial, friends are asked to consider the Aetna Calvary Church Missions Fund. (Aetna Calvary Church 3944 W. 1 Mile Road White Cloud, MI 49349) Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Homes – Fremont Chapel. Please click on the youtube link below to see Mike sharing his music ministry at the Aetna Calvary Church. https://youtu.be/OBzmwjxpbIE To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Mike R. Arbogast, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation Aetna Calvary Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349 Memorial Service Aetna Calvary Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 12:00 PM 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349 Luncheon Aetna Calvary Church Saturday, February 25, 2023 1:00 PM 3944 W. 1 Mile White Cloud, Michigan 49349