Stephen Theodore Arnet, age 65, of Dexter, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Steve was born August 19, 1956, to Leona and Frederick Lawrence Arnet II.
Steve grew up in Ann Arbor and at 8 years old would take a great love to the family business, Arnet’s Memorials. Steve would grow to be a hard worker, learning his strong work ethic from his great grandfather who ran Arnet’s Memorial at the time.
Steve graduated from Dexter High School and would meet his first wife Mary Lou (Wolford) at Dexter High School. The couple married and over the coming years would welcome three children into their home.
Throughout Steve's life, he was drawn to the outdoors. He could often be found sitting at the end of a dock, enjoying the view of Baseline Lake with a few close friends and a cold beer. He enjoyed the company of animals, snowmobiling, attending concerts, and automotive repair. Steve and fiancé Marian spent many great years of retirement taking small trips around Michigan, boating, and shared a great love for music.
Steve will be fondly remembered by his children as the “man who could fix anything.”
Steve is survived by his son Joe Arnet; daughter Maggie Arnet; Daughter Becky Jankovic; and fiancé Marian Foster; sisters Caryl Arnet and Martha Arnet Moomey; grandson William Dunkley, granddaughter Kaitlynn Dunkley, grandson Tyler Jankovic, grandson Trevor Jankovic and his grandson Maximus Arnet.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph L. Arnet II.
A graveside committal service for Stephen will be held Monday, January 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Forest Hill Cemetery, 415 Observatory St, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.muehligannarbor.com for the Arnet family.
