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Robert "Bob" Mellema

Rockford, Michigan

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Mellema, Robert "Bob" Bob joyfully accepted his long anticipated promotion on Saturday, April 16, 2016 to the Kingdom of his Heavenly Savior. Bob was born and raised on a fruit farm on the East Beltline. He graduated from Creston High School in 1957. Bob built and raced cars at the Speedrome,...

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Marilyn and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will always remember all the good times we had when our children were growing up. Bob was a great guy and will be missed.

I can still see Bob, Dan, and Doug shooting baskets from across the street. You are all in our thought's.

Deb and family,
Our condolences to you on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of the death of Bob Mellema. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mrs. Mellema, Barb, Deb, & Dan,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless.

So sorry to hear of your loss Barb. Hugs you you and your family.

Barb,
My condolences to you on the loss of your father. I had no idea he was a racecar driver! Peace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Marilyn,

It was just those few short weeks ago that we all sat with John Sr. and Judy Benson reviewing the old Speedrome photos. I'm saddened to realize now that it was the last time I would see Bob on this earth. Always a gentleman, always with humor, he was a great guy to crew for back in 1962 when I was just a "snot-nosed" kid of about 15 or 16. He of course had won the Speedrome Stock Division season championship in 1961, and I was proud to have helped Bob, Gene Knapp, and...

Our sympathy Marilyn, Ruth, Carol and all Bob's family. Remembering many good times.