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Robert Maple Sr. Obituary

Mr. Robert R. Maple, Sr., age 87, of Grand Haven, MI and formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born May 8, 1926 in Chicago to Frank and Edith (Russell) Maple. Robert was a veteran of the US Army and served his country during WWII. He was a train enthusiast and a talented painter. On January 10, 1953 he married the former Marion Starr in Chicago and she preceded him in death on February 25, 2009. He is survived by four children: Robert (Susan) Maple, Jr. of Oak Forest, IL, Jim Maple of Colorado, Sue Michela of Grand Rapids, MI, and Pamela (Dave) Anderson of Crown Point, IN; five grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Frank (Loree) Maple and their family. A private family memorial service will take place later this summer at the family cottage. Memorial contributions in memory of Robert may be given to Harbor Humane Society (http://www.harborhumane.org/). Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.vbkfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven, MI.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 14, 2013.

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Doug Maple

June 12, 2013

Thinking of you, my one and only Uncle Bob. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to talk with you in February. I appreciated your positive thoughts and reflections. Most of all I'm glad I got to hear your voice with all of its style - all your own. Thanks for the stories and the much needed boost. Blessings to your wonderful kids. Always....

Jaime Quinn

May 14, 2013

Grandpa you will be missed always. Your spirit will live on for generations. You always had a smile on your face and a story to tell. I love you!!

Andrea Kirkwood (Domke)

May 14, 2013

Rest peacefully with your wife.

Pam Anderson

May 14, 2013

Forever in my heart. I will think of you always. Love you Dad.

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