Robert Kohn

KOHN - Mr. Robert (Bob) Kohn, aged 84, passed away Sunday August 8, 2010. He was born July 6, 1926 to Edward and Mabel Kohn in Grand Rapids and lived there until he entered the United States Navy in 1944. He married Janet J. Mallette on September 18, 1948 and resided in Walker, MI until moving to Marsh Ridge Apartments in Grand Rapids at the age of 78. Mr. Kohn worked at American Seating Company for over 40 years before retiring. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his twin brother, son, grandson, nephews and friends. Bob attended the Care Tree Adult Day Services for several years where he made many friends. He loved to sing, laugh and eat. Surviving are his wife, Janet; children, Leslie (Martha VanderEyk) Kohn, Robert A. (Barbara) Kohn, both of Grand Rapids; his grandchildren, Robert A. (Wendy) Kohn Jr., and Tracy (Mike) DePuydt; great grandchildren, Travis, Christian, Caden and Malea; his sisters, Irene Barense, Maxine Timmerman, Arlene Herman; and sister-in-law, Cathy Kohn. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Mabel, his identical twin brother Roland and sister Betty Fehrlen. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 12 noon at the funeral home, Rev. Douglas VanDoren, officiating. Burial at Rosedale Memorial Park. His family will receive visitors Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to the service at Arsulowicz Brothers, Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd., (616)735-9900. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Gerontology Network for Care Tree Adult Day Services. The family wishes to thank the staff of Spectrum Blodgett, Continuing Care and Hospice for all their care and compassion. ARSULOWICZ BROTHERS REMEMBRANCE MORTUARY www.arsulowiczbrothers.com