Robert L. 'Bob' Arpin, 82, of Hutchinson, died December 4, 2018, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 19, 1936, in Longford, Kansas to Ronald and Laura (Ouellette) Arpin.

Bob graduated from Clyde High School in 1954 and served two years in the United States Army. He was a machinist for Carey Salt for 35 years. Bob was a member of V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361, Knights of Columbus Council #612, and St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.

On August 9, 1958, he married Ruth Odette in Clifton, Kansas. Bob is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Ruth of Hutchinson; daughter, Kim McLain of Hutchinson; sons, Scott Arpin and wife Beth of Kechi, KS, Tony Arpin of Hutchinson; sister, Agnes 'Marie' Marcotte; brother, Vincent Jerome 'Jerry' Arpin and wife Carolyn, all of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: both parents; brother, Francis Eugene 'Gene' Arpin; sister, Dorothy 'Joann' Simpson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Sue Arpin; and brothers-in-law, J.L. Simpson and Leland 'Lee' Marcotte.

Parish Rosary will be 6 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2018, both at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th, Hutchinson, with Father Michael J. Maybrier officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Teresa Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.