Robert Norman Skuse

Robert Norman Skuse obituary, Hillman, MI

Robert Norman Skuse

Robert Skuse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena on Feb. 13, 2024.
Robert Norman Skuse, 84, of Alpena passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home.
Bob was born April 8, 1939, in Lincoln, Michigan to the late Thomas and Dorena (Bolton) Skuse. He worked as a meat manager at Kroger and Neimans, retiring to expand his gun shop which he continued to own and operate until present. Bob enjoyed hunting all game around the world, except Antarctica and Australia. Bob was inducted in the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame in 2016, a member of Alpena Sportsman's Club, PK Fletcher Gun Club, NRA, and Safari International Club.
Bob always said that he felt so fortunate to have had such a blessed life.
Surviving are his two sons, Thomas Skuse, Michael (fiancée Debbie Wiltse) Skuse; granddaughter, Brittan (fiancée Ryan Hanrahan) Skuse; great granddaughter, Alanna Mousseau; dear friend, Vi Pashley; and "adopted son", Randy Cole.
Bob was preceded in death by granddaughter, Heather Skuse; grandson Gabrial Skuse; siblings, Merlin Skuse, Isabelle Berkenpas, Dorothy Spahr, and John Skuse.
Memorial visitation will take place Saturday, May 4, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 12 p.m. with Rev. William Rayment officiating. Arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church or Hospice of Michigan
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