Robert J. "Bob" Hartley

Robert J. "Bob" Hartley obituary, Redford, MI

Robert J. "Bob" Hartley

Robert Hartley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charles R. Step Funeral Home - Redford on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" Hartley, born June 16th, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Myrtle Hartley. He is survived by his wife Gloria of almost 70 years. His children Robert "Alan" (Mary), Deborah (Raymond),Teri (John), Kenneth, and Robert "Bob" (Cathy); grandchildren April (Jessica), Hillary, Patricia and Joseph; and great-granchildren Serenity and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother William "Bill" and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas and Donald; and sisters Patricia, Geraldine.
Bob served in the Michigan National Guards for several and was a plumber in the Detroit area.
He loved the outdoors hunting and fishing up north. He was a long time member on a local bowling league.
He valued the mornings at a local restaurant having breakfast with his dear friends over the many years. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert "Bob", please visit our floral store.

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

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