Alan Edgar Robb

Alan Edgar Robb obituary

Alan Edgar Robb

Alan Robb Obituary

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Alan Edgar Robb 11/20/1942 1/21/2026

Alan Robb- Loving husband, devoted father, dear friend passed away peacefully at Heart to Heart hospice facility with family members at his side on January 21, 2026 leaving behind his loving wife Carole, his 3 children, Monica, Corey, Craig.

Alan was also a proud grandfather of 3 grandchildren; Brandon, Krystal. Ethan.

Alan had 4 great grandchildren; Dominic, Colton, Landon, Hudson.

Alan grew up in Redford Michigan, Alan had one sibling Joan and his parents were William, Jane Robb.

He graduated from Redford Union High School in 1960 and enlisted in the Navy in 1961 serving four years on board the USS Iwo Jima.

Alan was a very proud veteran, he often traveled around the country with his wife Carole attending reunions with his fellow shipmates.

Most important to Alan was his family, he never missed a family gathering to be around all his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He and wife Carole were married for 60 years having celebrated their vows on 11/27/2025

Alan had a smile and a laugh that would light up a room and have us all in tears!

Alan is laid to rest at Guardian Angels Cemetery in Oakland Twp. Michigan.

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