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Robert Alan Tate, 75, of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.
Bob was born May 20, 1950 in Cass City to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Schulze) Tate. In 1968 he graduated from Laker High School. He married Linda Grifka on July 12, 1975 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Bob retired from Axis Machining and Winsor Twp Fire Department. He loved youth sports, either organizing various leagues and teams, cheering on his grandkids, or coaching his kids in baseball and football. He loved spreading Christmas joy to young and old alike. He enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking, with his garage being his gallery and place to gather with family and friends. On nice days he could be found riding and enjoying his motorcycle around the Thumb.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Todd of Pigeon, Joel (Lara) of Apollo Beach, FL, and Beth Ann (Ryan) Damm of Pigeon; grandchildren, Cassie Stahl, Ryleigh Tate, Kennedy Tate, Natalie Damm and Reagan Damm; brothers, Richard (Mary) of Cass City and Timothy (Trisha) of Pigeon.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 27th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cross Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church and Winsor Fire Department.
The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Funeral Home-Pigeon. Friends may share memories, thoughts, and prayers online at www.ransfordfuneralhome.com.
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Delphine M Czewski
December 24, 2025
Our sincere sympathy to Linda and family for your loss. May God grant you peace.
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Brenda Niebel
December 24, 2025
To the family of Bob,I was your neighbor in Pigeon and our kids played together. Sending you love and sympathy,most sincerely,Brenda Albrecht -Niebel. Brighton.
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