Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flushing, Michigan
ELDE, Robert Edward “Bob” - Of Flushing, age 65 died Monday, September 11, 2017 his residence with his family by his side.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2017 at NewLife Community Lutheran Church, 7235 Torrey Road, Swartz Creek, Pastor Bradley Yops officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to NewLife Community Lutheran Church www.newlifelutheran.net, Lutheran Church Missouri Latin American Missions/Deaconess Christel Neuendorf (Neuendorf-Latin America Support) www.lcms.org/neuendorf or Pancreatic Cancer Research at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan www.uofmhealth.org.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. Friday until the time of the service at church.
Bob was born in Flint, Michigan on January 22, 1952.
Bob and Annette Papendick were married May 20, 1979 in Flint, Michigan.
Bob was honored to be a part of a faithful group of men, who with the Lord’s guidance, founded NewLife Community Lutheran Church in Swartz Creek, Michigan.
Bob served the Lord as a Worship Leader for 25 years. The past 22 years Bob served as Director of Music and Worship at NewLife Community Lutheran Church.
Bob also spent 25 years as a quality craftsman in new construction and the remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms.
Survivors include, wife, Annette;
daughter and son-in-law, Christel and James Neuendorf;
brother, Donald (Mary) Elde;
sister, Janet Elde;
father-in-law, William (Jean) Papendick;
brother-in-law, Allen Papendick;
sister-in-law, Angela (Kevin) Maynard.
Preceding Bob in death are parents, Edward and Bertha Elde and mother-in-law, Jacqueline Papendick.
Bob’s family would like to extend their heartfelt and sincere appreciation to Pastor Brad Yops, Pastor Dave Rossow and to our entire NewLife family in CHRIST.
Your love, concern, compassion and especially your prayers during Bob’s illness will be forever cherished.
Jan,
Nancy and I would like to express our condolences on the loss of your brother. Nancy and our daughter and her family visited the church last Christmas time and thoroughly enjoyed the music.
Our deepest sympathy.
Garry and Nancy Viele
September 16, 2017
dear beloved family of Bob...our hearts hurt for you because of your loss...we didn't know he was ill...may our Lord comfort you with knowing you will see him again and never again having to say goodbye...in Christ's love and peace, Kathy and Miller Schuck
September 16, 2017
He's in Heaven for eternity with our LORD.The plan is complete and he is free now in spirit without the flesh.God's plan....for us all.We will all join him.That said, we go on in this knowledge....day to day sadly missing the presence of one so important to us. I'm praying for you and you family as an old St. Paul Lutheran pal.
September 15, 2017
Christel- to you and your family, I'm so sorry for loss. Your dad sounds like he was a great man. Lots of love to you and you're continually in my prayers.
Christie Cohrs
September 14, 2017 | Holgate, OH
Annie im sorry for your loss i will be praying for you and your family.
Jackie Beckwith
September 14, 2017 | Flint, MI
Annette and Christel,
My condolences and God's comfort to you at this time of loss. We cannot be there today but our thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Deb Pakkala
September 14, 2017
Prayers for you and the family Annette. May god be with you.
Portia Collins
September 13, 2017 | Flint, MI
My sincere condolences to the family may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
September 13, 2017
Annette and Christel,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in our Lord, Jesus Christ, during this difficult time.
Audrey Carter
September 13, 2017 | DETROIT, MI