Robert Palen Obituary
The memory of Robert Palen of Spring Lake, Michigan, who passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Palen to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Robert is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Robert's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Egbert Palen and Lillian Palen (Deal). He is survived by: his wife Mary Lou; his children, Ann Parsons and Chris Arnold; his grandchildren, Skylar Harris (Zachary), Noah Parsons, Coty Arnold (Rachel), Ciara Swartz (Taylor) and Breanna Kinsey (Larry); and his siblings, Edna Hurtubise, Mary Garrow, Joe Palen and Egbert "Butch" Palen. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.