Robert Cherba Obituary

Age 87, of Linden, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at home. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan. Bob was born October 28, 1925 in Dearborn the son of the late Mikail and Mary Cherba. He married Evelyn G. Francis on August 19, 1950 in Flint. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during WWII. He was the owner and operator of GD&E Inc., in Fenton for over 35 years. Bob was a honorary member of Spring Meadows Country Club, serving as Past President, Greens Chairman and a Board Member. He was a positive man who, later in life, endured many health procedures, and continued to laugh or share a joke. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; son, David and wife, Wendy of Ada, MI; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Eric, Rob, Adam; 4 great-grandchildren, Cora, Nyobi, Anya and Nikolai; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his son Robert in 2004; and sister, Irene. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of
www.sharpfuneralhomes.com



Published by Flint Journal from Dec. 22 to Dec. 26, 2012.
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Evelyn, I am very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed spending time with him at Spring Meadows. Cindy and I send our sympathies. Tom and Cindy Schinzel

December 27, 2012

Evelyn, you have our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our prayers. Love, Elmer and Mae Vernon

December 27, 2012

My sincere condolances.

Jim Pemberton

Jim Pemberton

December 27, 2012

Evelyn, Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Always enjoyed him. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Greg and Randa Reynolds

Greg Reynolds

December 26, 2012

I just heard of Bobs passing. My prayers are with all of you. I really liked Bob as I serviced the companies insurance.

Dan Benjamin

December 25, 2012

Evelyn,
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you and your family.I enjoyed working with Bob as a customer and had great respect for his ideals on new projects

Russ and Shirley Hayes

December 25, 2012

Aunt Evie, I am sorry about your loss. We all will miss him very much. I know that he is up there with mom and his parents sisters and brother. At least he does not have to suffer any more. He was always smiling. I am writing this from Wyoming. Everyone in Wyoming is praying for you and Uncle Bob. Let me know when the memorial service will be and I will try to make it back for that. i love you and I miss you too.

December 22, 2012

Evelyn, We are so sorry to hear of Bob"s passing. Although at times he and I differed on some items; his constant desire to make Spring Meadows the best club will always be a tribute to him. I will always respect him for his sincerity and his dedication. He will be missed. Best to you and the family. Tom and Doreen Bollinger.

December 22, 2012

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