Robert Seger Obituary

Robert (Bob) Seger made his transition on January 1, 2012 at Odyssey House in Palm Desert, where he spent his last days. He lived into his 80's and we are grateful for that. He had lived at Mirage Inn for two years in the Memory care unit. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rita and his first wife, of many years, Beverly. Bob and Beverly had four children, Kip (deceased) Robin (Patrick), Kelly(Leila) and Alicia(Ed). There are five grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Also many members of the Seger family are survived. Rita has three children: Wendy, (Jeff) Terri (Steve) and Eric (Ziona), along with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. They were blessed to have Bob in their life for those 38 years. Bob was born in Detroit, and graduated from Redford High. He then joined the Navy in World War II. After his service was over he attended Hillsdale College and University of Michigan where he graduated as an architect. He worked for General Motors and others before Rita and Bob decided to move to Carmel California in January of 1979. When they arrived many people who lived there warned them that it was very difficult to make a living there. However, Bob opened the first custom cabinet showroom called Seger's Kitchens and Baths, and along with Rita, an interior designer, they remodeled seven homes and built two. Bob and Rita were very fortunate to travel quite extensively and live in Carmel for 23 years. In 2002, after retirement, they chose to live in the desert where they had visited many winters. They then moved to an active senior development, Villa Portofino in Palm Desert. Bob will be remembered for his sense of humor and his easy going personality. He loved tennis and was so proud of the fact that he could play singles in his 70's. For many years he played tennis at Pebble Beach Tennis Club and then Mission Hills Country Club, in the desert. He loved his dog Magic and any donation to any dog facility would be what he would have wanted. He will be missed but the love for him will remain in our hearts forever.

Published by The Desert Sun from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2013.
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