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Robert Gary Obituary
Marshall
Robert Lee Gary, age 73, of Marshall died Saturday, December 13, 2014 at his home in the loving care of his family.
Mr. Gary was born on May 31, 1941 in Marshall to Earl A. and Ruth E. (Coats) Gary. He was a lifelong resident of this area and was a graduate of Marshall High School, class of 1961. Robert had been employed by Michigan Paperboard Company in Battle Creek, retiring in 2004. Prior employment included St. Regis Paper Company in Marshall. During the Vietnam War, he trained at the Great Lakes Naval Training Facility in Chicago, Il. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA and then served in the United States Navy on a hospital ship.
On June 1, 1968, he married the former Barbara Jean Langridge at the Brooks United Methodist Church in Marshall. They are proud parents of one son, Christopher Robert.
Robert was a member of the Marshall Moose Lodge #676 and a gentlemen's breakfast club, meeting daily at the Marshall McDonalds. He enjoyed family fishing trips to Canada and hunting. Robert was an avid golfer and played in leagues at Oakland Hills golf club. He also enjoyed bowling and was a member of several bowling leagues in Marshall and senior leagues in Battle Creek. Robert was a Detroit Lions fan and enjoyed watching sports on television.
But most of all, Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his wife and he was always willing to help his son with any type of project. His two grandsons were the biggest joys of his life.
He is survived by his wife Barbara J.; a son, Chris (Maranda) Gary of Richland, Michigan; grandsons, Tyler Ethan and Mason James Gary; and a sister, Bonnie (Roland) Eckhart of Marshall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Gary and a brother, Richard Gary.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM at the Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Marshall Chapel. A funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are to the Michigan Education Saving Plan (MESP) for his grandson's education or to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.
To leave a personal message and sign the online guest book, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
JUDY
December 20, 2014
It was a pleasure knowing Robert. He will be greatly missed.
Mike Baker
December 16, 2014
I also worked with Bob at Paperboard. Never a dull moment when he was on the floor. There was always a laugh to be had. He will be missed. Very sorry for your loss.
Brian Bornamann
December 15, 2014
I worked with Bob at the paper mill. I always made my rounds and enjoyed stopping to say hi and how his day was he was a great and always positive Guy. Sorry for the loss
Mike Engle
December 15, 2014
Worked with Bob.. on #2 Machine enjoyed his friendship we sure had a lot of fun...Great Guy will be Missed very sorry for your loss..send my Condolences. .
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Bill Hubbart
December 15, 2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of Bob, I worked with Bob and bowled with him over the years, Bonnie and Rollie so sorry for your loss.
gordy millsap
December 15, 2014
Good friend will be missed
George Billings
December 15, 2014
I worked with Bob at Michigan Paper Board. So very sorry for your loss.
December 15, 2014
thankyou for being my friend. t.bracke
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