Robert Gentry

Robert Gentry obituary, Shelby Township, MI

Robert Gentry

Robert Gentry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township on Sep. 26, 2022.

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Robert Gentry was born in Detroit on October 4, 1931 to Ernest Ray and Katherine Gentry. Robert passed away at his home in Shelby Township, Michigan on September 25, 2022 at the age of 90. He is the beloved husband of Lois for 70 years. Loving father of Michael Gentry, Ralph (Donna) Gentry, Louise Balash, Susan Alexander, Lisa (Andrew) John, and Bruce (Sara) Gentry. Proud grandfather of Candice (Brandin) Tetzloff, Lindsay (Christopher) Duke, Nicole (Clifford Zapczynski) Alexander, Corey Gentry, Dominic (Jennifer Germain) Gentry, Peter DeGeorge, Danielle Gentry, Allyson John, Ryan John, and Victoria Gentry. Also proud great grandfather of Skyler, Bradin, Parker, Xavier, Edna, Benjamin, Xander, Sloane, and Oliver. Dear brother of Julia (the late Quentin) Pollack, Marylou (the late Bernard) Maurice, and Kathleen Ruedisale. Dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear son of the late Ernest and Katherine Gentry. Visitation Friday 2-8 PM with a 7 PM Scripture Service at the Wasik Funeral Home 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Saturday 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Isidore Church 18201 23 Mile Rd. (corner of Romeo Plank Rd.), Macomb Twp. Memorial contributions may be directed, in Robert's memory, to the disabled veterans of America https://tinyurl.com/hdwb78zd or to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org

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Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

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