Robert Louis Ruby

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 27 years. He was so proud of the career he built and the service he gave to this grateful nation. After retiring from the Air Force as a decorated veteran, he went on to work for Bells Howell and eventually retired from Amway. In his free time, Robert enjoyed bowling, golfing, and reading. He was an avid reader often reading a book in a few hours and he would go to the library every week and check out stacks of book. If he was not reading, you could find him rooting for his favorite team - The Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Above all, Robert was a family man. He adored his family and often said the best days of his life were when his children were born. Robert always knew how to make you smile, he had a plethora of jokes and he would tell them to anyone who would listen. He was a funny and lovable man who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Robert was preceded in death by: parents, Peter and Marjorie Ruby; son, Christopher Ruby; and siblings, Patricia, Marjorie, Joanne, Gerry, Donald, and Barbara.

Robert is survived by: wife, Sue Ruby; sons, Peter N. (Karen) Ruby II, and Daniel (Machelle) Ruby; daughter-in-law, Stacy Ruby; grandchildren, Brett (Holly) Ruby, Emmi Ruby, Abbey Ruby, Kaitlin (Ben) Carter, and Turner (Katelyn) Ruby; great-grandchildren, Christopher Carter, Peyton Ruby, and Hayes Ruby- who will be arriving soon!

In accordance with Robert's wishes, cremation will take place and he will be interred in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul of Grand Rapids.