Bob became a US Citizen when he was 14 years old when his family moved to Dearborn. He was graduate of Henry Ford Trade School. Bob proudly served 7.5 years in the US Navy and Reserves. Bob retired from Chrysler after 25 years. He was a very active and proud Charter Member of St. Michael Lutheran Church in Canton. He was also a life member of the Plymouth & Ann Arbor Elks Club #325 as well as the VFW.
He was the loving husband to The Late Nancy Jane of 61 years (2020) and father to the Late Julie Sutherland (2019). He is survived by his 2 sons & son in law; Doug (Darlene) and Rob (Chris), Roy (the Late Julie) Sutherland, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with a host of very close family and friends.
Friends may visit Sunday from 2-8 at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral Monday at 10:30am (Instate at 10) at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon Road, Canton. Burial will follow immediately at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.
In-Lieu of Flowers please consider a Memorial Donation in Bob’s honor to Honor Flights www.talonsouthonorflight.org/make-a-donation
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