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Robert Tibbles Obituary

Robert "Bob" Schumacher Tibbles, 82, of Bridgman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, in New Buffalo.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert. Friends may meet with the family from 4-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at the Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Final resting place will be in the Episcopal Church of the Mediator Labyrinth, Harbert.

Memorial contributions may be given to The Church of the Mediator. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Bob was born on Feb. 24, 1939, St. Louis, the son of the late George and Esther (Schumacher) Tibbles.

Bob attended the Missouri Military Academy, Washington University, and Elmhurst College. He was a lifelong florist in Missouri and Illinois, and owned The Villager and the Frisky Frog gift shops in New Buffalo.

Survivors include his sister, Jeanne Tibbles; close friend, Bonnie Hoover.

Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Tibbles.


Published by The Herald-Palladium on Dec. 23, 2021.
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Episcopal Church of the Mediator

14280 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert, MI

Funeral services provided by:

Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel

9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI 49106

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