Flint, Michigan
MATHIS, ROBERT GARY "GRANDPA BERT", "IHOP" and "POPS" 11-17-1945 - 5-21-2013 Bob was a kind, giving, compassionate and loving husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He spent 32 years in fire protection with Local 669. Bob was employed with John E. Green in the Fire Protection Division 26 years where he mentored many young men that excelled in the field because of him. Throughout Bob's life he touched the hearts of everyone he met. He leaves to cherish his memory; his loving wife, Teri (his Princess); children, Rhonda Mathis and Bob Sulek, Rob Mathis, Rod and Kim Mathis; step-children, Mitch Flansburg, Mickey Keel, Marcie Maitland, Marae Candy and Amy and Neil Miller; special sister, Martha Sue Williams; sisters, Sharon Augee, Dorothy and Larry Hardin; brothers, Herb and Bruce; grandchildren, Jacob, Mallorie, Lydia, Lana, Aubrie, Zach, Levi, Ryan, Megan, Kyle, Bobbi Jo and Juddy; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Mark, grandmother, Martha Wiltse, special aunts, Lila, Willie and Bea, special uncles, Don and Rich, nephews, Dennis, David and Gary. He will be forever in our hearts and remembered for the wonderful and incredible man he is. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I wanted to send my condolences and prayers to the Mathis family during this sad time. I worked with Bob for many years. He took me under his wing and treated me just like I was one of his sons. He will be dearly missed!
Allan Kellogg
May 30, 2013 | Highland Park, MI
To Bob's Family Bob was a fantastic friend to my Grandparents he was even a pallbearer for my Grandma So sorry for your Loss God be with you all and give you comfort
Rose Cicalo-Powell
Roseann Cicalo-Powell
May 29, 2013 | Saginaw, MI
Rod and Rob, so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your father. What a nice man he was and a legacy he left behind with all the fine young men he mentored into becoming excellent sprinkler fitters. I enjoyed working with him at John E. Green. We had a lot of good times and laughs with the "solar midget". He will sorely missed. But always remembered in the hearts of all of us at John E. Green. RIP Bob. Your work here on earth is done!
Judy Alarie
May 27, 2013 | Saginaw, MI
So sorry for your loss. keeping the mathis family in our hearts and thoughts. The McKinley road family jajeys powells stoutenberg
May 27, 2013
The Mathis family has our deepest sympathies. Chuck and Marianne Cicalo
May 27, 2013
Cousin Bob, we will miss you but not forget you. you were more like a brother than a cousin, but that's the way our family is, us cousins are like brothers and sisters to each other. We all love you and your family.
Sandra Piechotte Case
May 26, 2013 | Beaverton, MI
So sorry to hear of Mr. Mathis passing. Our family will have Bob's family in our prayers! Sorry for your loss Rod and Badger.
Jared Noel
May 26, 2013 | Burton, MI
BoB For the short time I Got to no you you were a class act !!!! You alway's took care of your family.You will be missed.George Cardiges
george cardiges
May 26, 2013 | Clarkston, MI
So sorry to see this. I knew Bob when I worked at John E. Green Co. I always liked Bob he was nice to me, and talked to me when he came into the office.
Roger Bellinger
May 26, 2013 | Freeland, MI
