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Robert Machus Obituary
Naples - Robert John Machus was born March 25, 1938 and passed away May 5, 2020. He was 82 years old.
He was the son of Harris and Elaine Machus and was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Nina for 38 years and friends for 72 years having attended schools together.
Bob is also survived by his two sons from his former wife, Jean, Robert John Machus, Jr and Harris Eric Machus (Holly) and two step-children, John Studebaker (Kim) and Kristen Studebaker. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Hans, Sabrina, Spencer Machus and Amanda (Karl) and Murphy Studebaker.
Bob served in the US army as first lieutenant in the second armor division. Robert graduated from Stanford University as well as the University of Michigan Law School. He practiced law for several years and then took over his father's business, the Machus Restaurants and Pastry Shoppes.
Bob and Nina then retired to Naples, Florida. He was a member of the Birmingham Athletic Club (former president) and the Royal Poinciana Golf Club.
Bob served also as president of the Birmingham, Michigan Community House, and served on several boards.
Above all, he was an extremely generous, gregarious, kind man with an abundance of good friends.
He loved golf, skiing, reading, squash and tennis.
Memorial tributes can be sent to Cranbrook Schools, 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, Mi. 48304 or Christ Church Cranbrook 470 Church Rd. Bloomfield Hills, Mi. 48304.
Online condolences: www.fullernaples.com
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Paul Lyons
May 23, 2020
Dear Nina,
I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Bob at the BAC, as our lockers were adjacent. I told him his parents address, as I was their paper boy after he had left the roost.
I knew him to be much liked and highly regarded, and the only time I found that not to be true was when I met him on the doubles court.
In short, he was a darned nice guy, and will be missed by all who knew him.
Paul Lyons
Edward Germain
May 9, 2020
We were very good friends at our school, including on Sundays. He was so very smart, thoughtful, and witty to be with. He was such a wonderful young man! -- Ed Germain
Edward Germain
May 9, 2020
A wonderful man!
Debby Hitch Hopkins
May 9, 2020
Nina,
We were so saddened to hear about Bob. Such a genuine, authentic, caring person. Every time we'd see him he had a smile on his face...made you feel that all is right in the world. David and I are sending much love your way.
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Tom Walbridge
May 9, 2020
Nina, I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. He was on of my favorite people at the BAC. We had many years of fellowship and squash. He was always kind and generous to everyone and he showed it with a wonderful sense of humor and a big smile. He will be missed by all.
Cathy Petter
May 7, 2020
Oh Nina, I'm so sorry to hear this news. I still remember chatting with you and Bob in my kitchen on Fairfax when first you started dating, how happy you both were, and thinking how wonderful it was that you found each other. I also remember Bob vividly at a crazy dinner party my mom threw when I was in junior high (I think?) that was very very fancy until the waiter came out with a gigantic covered platter of MacDonald's, which he opened first for Bob, because my mom thought he would laugh the hardest at the joke. Sending lots of light and love your way. Hugs to you.
Pat Donovan
May 6, 2020
I remember Bob Machus from my days working on the Golf staff at Orchard Lake Country Club. He was an incredibly kind and generous man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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