Robert Scott Cowles

1978 - 2023

Robert Scott Cowles obituary, 1978-2023, Central Lake, MI

Robert Scott Cowles

1978 - 2023

BORN

1978

DIED

2023

Robert Cowles Obituary

Visit the Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Robert Scott Cowles, 45, of Kalkaska, passed away June 11, 2023 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.  He was born January 17, 1978 in Bay City, MI to Robert D. Cowles and Leslie A. Anderson.   

Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, model airplanes, cooking, fixing things, and music of all kind with country and rock being his favorite. 

Surviving Robert are seven children, Sara Cowles of Mancelona, Gabriel and Lillian Cowles both of Gladstone, MI, Abigail Derror of Mancelona, Mallory and Brayden Cowles both of Interlochen, and Kira Cowles of Bay City, MI.  Also surviving him are his parents, Bob (Terry) Cowles of Mancelona, Leslie (Mike) Usrey of Lovels, MI, sisters Heidi and Sam, brother Lee, and two grandchildren Brantley Blanton and Nevaeh Cowles.  Robert was preceded in death by his sister Angela Cowles. 

   Private family services are being held currently.

   A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Family Day Park in Bellaire located on Torch Lake.

Arrangements are under the care of the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.  Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Mortensen Funeral Homes - Central Lake Chapel

2333 S. Main Street PO Box 488, Central Lake, MI 49622

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