Robert David "Bob" Duncan

Robert David "Bob" Duncan, 70, of Fowlerville, Michigan, passed away October 30, 2025. A devoted father and loyal friend, Bob will be remembered for his independence, steady kindness, tireless work ethic, and the warmth and laughter he shared with everyone who knew him.
Born on June 5, 1955, in Howell, Michigan, Bob was the beloved son of the late John "Jake" Duncan and Ruth Duncan. He graduated from Fowlerville High School.
From an early age, Bob developed an admiration for animals-especially horses-a passion he carried with him his entire life. Bob spent the majority of his career doing what he loved, training racehorses that competed in close to 9,000 starts. As a trainer, Bob had over 1,800 wins and contributed to $7.5 million in winnings over the course of his career with Gordon Norris Stables. One of the horses he was best known for training was CR Royal Flush, which held the Aged Horse track record of 1:56.3 at Northville Downs from 1998 until the facility closed in 2024.
Bob's horse training started when he was a teenager and worked closely with the well-known veterinarian Merlin "Doc" Eggleston, training world-champion heavyweight horse pulling teams. Later in life, Bob was a proud, self-declared "trash man" and loved working for his friend Larry Alchin at Alchin's Garbage Disposal in Fowlerville, Michigan, from which he retired. He loved to ride bicycles and spend time with his many friends and family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his former wife and caregiver, Lisa Glair; his son, Robert (Meghan) Duncan Jr.; his sister, Pam (Kery) Arnold; his niece, Paige Arnold; and many other family members.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Ruth Duncan; and his brothers, Jerry (Suzanne) and Ken (Trudy) Wiles.
Bob was loved and cherished by many and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held at The American Legion Devereaux Post 141, 3265 W Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan on Monday, November 24 from 5-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions in his memory to their local food bank.