Robert Arnold Prince

Robert Arnold Prince of Delta Township passed away November 3, 2022 with his family by his side after a brief illness. Bob was born July 16, 1936 in Lansing to the late Rasmus and Ingrid (Andersen) Prince. He graduated from Lansing Everett High School Class of 1954 and proudly served his country in the United States Army. For many years, Bob operated Prince’s Farm Market at the Lansing City Market. He also owned and operated Prince’s Apartments for 60 years which consisted of numerous multi-unit apartment buildings throughout the area. Bob was the first landlord in Delta Township to be recognized and honored with the Neighborhood Pride Award from the township. He was an avid sports fan and collector of some of his favorite team’s memorabilia including the Tigers, Lions, Redwings and especially his favorite local team the Michigan State Spartans. For many years Bob had season tickets to MSU basketball, hockey and football. He also enjoyed bowling and keeping a well-manicured lawn at his home. Bob was active right up until the time of his death and enjoyed the hands-on approach maintaining the properties he owned. He is survived by his wife Priscilla (Poirier) Prince; children, Susan (Steve) Loveland, Dean (Blanche) Prince, Steve (Kristi) Prince and Lynn Prince; step-children, Kevin (Lori) Ruttan, Patricia (Jesse) Gonzales, Rufus Rhea and Katrina (Nelson) McElmurry; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren with 1 great great granddaughter; sisters, Alice (Bob) Alleva and Marilyn (Wayne) Kubat along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be missed by his pet dog, Zoe. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Dorothy who passed away in 2010; sisters, Gladys Backus and Kathy Elliot. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 7, 2022, 11:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge by Father James Eisele. You may watch the funeral mass for Bob at 11:00 am Monday on the St. Michael Church YouTube channel at this link:https://youtu.be/0aAhLAYp3h0. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6:00 PM with a Scripture Service at 5:00 PM at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge and Monday at the church from 10-11:00 AM. The family has requested that for the visitation at the funeral home please wear your favorite MSU attire. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48033 (https://www.alz.org/gmc?form=alz_donate) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-btn-donate-now).

Robert Arnold Prince

July 16, 1936 - November 3, 2022