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Robert Svoboda Obituary
Robert Frank Svoboda Sr., 87, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville, in the loving care of his family.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman, with the Rev. Edward A. Meyer, officiating. Friends may meet with the family from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caring Circle of Lakeland, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085; or Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 Church St., Bridgman, MI 49106.
Online condolences and a livestream of the service at www.PikeFH.com.
Robert was born July 7, 1934, in Chicago, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Horhak) Svoboda. They moved to Bridgman in 1949 where they purchased a small berry farm.
He married Betty Scheer in 1955 and they enjoyed 54 years of love and friendship together. She preceded him in death in 2009. Robert enjoyed woodworking and got into construction. He later, along with his brother Joseph, formed Svoboda Brothers Construction and built or remodeled many fine homes in the area. Bob was an avid outdoorsman and loved mushroom picking, fishing, hunting and his dogs. He was a loving family man and good friend to all who knew him. We will truly miss him.
Robert is survived by his children: Robert (Pamela) Svoboda, Richard (Becky) Svoboda and Linda Svoboda; grandchildren: Holly (Jason) Lumley, Morgan Svoboda, Jeffrey Svoboda, Christopher (Ashley) Svoboda, Nikki (Gerrad) Whitson, Samantha (Johnny) Knapp, Melanie (Dennis) Quint, Jake (Taylor) Knapp; great-grandchildren: Madison, Hanna, Elizabeth, Connor, Abigail, Emily, Nora, Cameron, Colton, Peyton, Blake, Benson, Remington, Everly, Ryan, Stevie; and his faithful companion, Pepper.
Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Svoboda; brothers: Jim and Joseph Svoboda; and a sister, Rose Miller.
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Florence and Vincent Connelly
December 3, 2021
Bob, We were very sorry to learn of your father's passing. May all the wonderful memories you and your family have shared with him sustain you in your time of grief.
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Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106
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