Robert "Bob" Mellema

Marilyn and family,
So sorry for your loss. We will always remember all the good times we had when our children were growing up. Bob was a great guy and will be missed.

I can still see Bob, Dan, and Doug shooting baskets from across the street. You are all in our thought's.

Deb and family,
Our condolences to you on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of the death of Bob Mellema. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mrs. Mellema, Barb, Deb, & Dan,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless.

So sorry to hear of your loss Barb. Hugs you you and your family.

Barb,
My condolences to you on the loss of your father. I had no idea he was a racecar driver! Peace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear Marilyn,

It was just those few short weeks ago that we all sat with John Sr. and Judy Benson reviewing the old Speedrome photos. I'm saddened to realize now that it was the last time I would see Bob on this earth. Always a gentleman, always with humor, he was a great guy to crew for back in 1962 when I was just a "snot-nosed" kid of about 15 or 16. He of course had won the Speedrome Stock Division season championship in 1961, and I was proud to have helped Bob, Gene Knapp, and Russ Dodge to the Speedrome Stock season champion runner-up position in 1962. My very deepest and sincere condolences to you and the entire family.

Dan Van Koevering, Past 9-term(1995-2015)President Emeritus, Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame

Our sympathy Marilyn, Ruth, Carol and all Bob's family. Remembering many good times.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

To our sweet Marilyn we are sorry for your loss but know Bob had a wonderful life and long happy marriage with you. We enjoyed Bob's company very much what a great joke teller he was
We know he is at the side of Our Lord enjoying paradise. Much caring thoughts to you and your family

My deepest sympathy to you, Marilyn and to the sisters I remember, Carol, and Ruth, and to all the extended family.

Tom Mathieu

We knew him as Bobby, the tallest kid in the one-room school house and the tallest man at any gathering in the years after.

A kid (and a man) with such a great personality, and huge smile, and a friendly approach to all he met.

We spent many good times together during our growing up years and I will always have fond memories of Bob.