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Robert J. Debruyne

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Debruyne, Robert J. Grand Rapids, MI Robert Jay DeBruyne, age 86, of Grand Rapids, entered the Lord's presence as promised in John 3:16, on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Velma DeBruyne. He is survived by his brother, Donald (Leona) DeBruyne; nephew,...

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Bob was a great friend God Bless his new Home

What a dear, sweet man Bob was. We met him in 1977 when we moved to Grand Rapids to build Roaring 20s, and he delighted audiences old and young as our Mickey Mouse. One afternoon as we were performing at the restaurant, a woman began calling out, "Mickey, Donna, Mickey, Donna!" Bob and I stood there as she ran to the organ, calling out, "I love you! I love you!" and reaching for our hands. Her care givers were stunned, and later explained that she had not spoken in over 20 years. His Mickey...

Sympathy to Bob's family and friends. Have great memories of Bob from Wurzburg's, Mickey Mouse at Roaring Twenties, Bullis Men's Store, Herkiner's Jewelry, GR Public Museum, community parades and his great escorted bus trips. Rest In Peace my friend.