Bob was born on March 20, 1943 in Sheboygan, son of the late Robert J. and Loraine (Rock) Michels. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1962. He attended DeVry Institute, Chicago, IL., where he earned an Associate Degree in Electronics. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for the next four years, serving two tours of active duty in Vietnam. Bob additionally served 23 years in the Marine Corps Reserve Unit in Green Bay, WI. He attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4, and retired in 1992. Bob was employed by Wisconsin Bell/SBC/Ameritech and ATT as a Central Office Technician from 1970 to 2003.
Bob married Carol Rowntree on August 4, 1984.
He was a lifetime member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and served as Commodore in 1984. He also enjoyed being a member of the Manitowoc Chief’s Club and was active at the Manitowoc YMCA and belonged to the Vietnam Veterans Organization.
He was a charter member of the Manitowoc County Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter. Bob and Carol traveled all over the United States on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, with Carol in the side car.
He also enjoyed playing volleyball in the Manitowoc Recreation Department League for many years for Nick’s Bar, and most recently with a team sponsored by Assist to Transport. When he was no longer able to play, he joined the players for social time.
Survivors include his wife Carol of 37 years, brother Mark (Josine) Michels; sisters Roxanne (Gary) Neuens and Mary Kay (Peter) Skubal; four children: Thomas {Jennifer) Bacon, Michelle Michels, Tracey Michels and Robert A. Michels; and stepchildren Julie (Gregg) Bartel and Steve (Kelly) Rowntree. Grandfather to Keegan, Jessica, Lexis and Austin Michels; Jaden and Justin Bacon and Lauren Bernhardt; Gpa to Jayna, Carly, Brynn and Shaye Bartel.
Special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Boulder Community Health for the care and compassion given to Bob during his hospital stay.
Crist Mortuary, Boulder, CO., assisted the family with arrangements.
Due to CDC/COVID-19 protocols a private service will be held at a later date with internment at the Knollwood Cemetery Mausoleum.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cristmortuary.com for the MICHELS family.
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