Robert H. “Bob” Weiss
Saginaw, MI
Beloved husband, uncle, step-father, and grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on February 7, 2017. Robert was born on May 7, 1928, to Bernhard and Caroline (Poellet) Weiss, in Frankenmuth, MI. He was baptized on May 20, 1928. Robert was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Layman’s League, and helped at various church organizations. Robert was married to Anita Appold on September 26, 1964. She predeceased him in 1992. He then married Marcelline (Bender) Klammer in 1994. Robert served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and was stationed in Germany.
Robert worked at Reindel & Bronner Lumber Company, Bronner Sign and Display, and then retired in 1990 from Memtron Technologies. After that he worked part time at Frankenmuth R.V. Park. Robert enjoyed woodworking, traveling, bowling, wine-making, and gardening. He was a member of the American Legion Post 150, and a former member of the Germania choir.
Besides his wife, Marcelline, Robert is survived by stepchildren Joel (Jane) Klammer of Shanghai, China, and Jon (Lisa) Klammer of Fenton, MI; grandchildren Catherine, Joshua, and Aaron Klammer; brother Ralph (Eunice) Weiss; brothers- and sisters-in-law Lorna Ittner, Dorine Auernhammer, Laverne (Colleen) Bender, Roseanne (Howard) Bernreuter, Annabelle Schultz, Jerilyn (Jim) Daenzer, and Vicki Bender; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; first wife, Anita; sister, Lorine Frahm; bothers-in-law Stuart Frahm, William Ittner, Reinhold Auernhammer, William Schultz, Mel Bender, and Alvin Appold; and sister-in-law Verna Appold.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 3:00 p.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Pastor Caleb Adams will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Lutheran Cemetery. Robert’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church.
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