Robert William Mogge Jr.

Robert W. Mogge Jr. passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 81, in Mount Clemens, Michigan. He was proceeded in death by his older sister, Beverly Schwartz, and his parents, Robert W. and Rosemary (Garrison) Mogge. Robert “Bob” is survived by his wife, Susan; his children, Bradley, Matthew (Bailey), and Jeffrey Mogge, and Gretchen (Frank) Heinrich; and his grandchildren, Bradley Kamendat and Maya Mogge.

Robert was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on June 17, 1944. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Denby High School in 1962. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1965 and served until 1967, when he was honorably discharged.

Three years later, while working as a Teller at The Bank of the Commonwealth in Detroit (Harper Grayton branch), he met and fell in love with his coworker, Susan “Susie” Augustyn. He proposed on Easter Sunday (April 2, 1972) by tying an engagement ring to a tiny chick in a corsage. Six months later, they married and moved to Macomb County, Michigan, where they lived and loved each other for 53 years until his death. Together they raised three sons and a daughter.

After leaving his job at the bank, Robert became a successful Commercial Outside Sales Rep and worked at several companies over the course of his career including Litho Photo Supply, Heidelberg Eastern, Besco Graphic Systems Corp., Michigan Maintenance Supply, and Allied Eagle Supply. He enjoyed drafting and design and over the years he used his handyman skills to build a detached garage, a family room addition, and a deck.

He loved golf and played with the same group of friends for 40+ years every Sunday morning at Kensington Metro Park in Milford, Michigan. When he wasn’t working or golfing, he was home with his family or with his best friend Ernie Legore.

Robert hated split pea soup, brussels sprouts, and lima beans. He loved ham, lite beer, and Boston Coolers. He was allergic to politicians. He enjoyed watching thunderstorms from the tailgate of his car in the garage, “driveway yachting” on his boat “The Little Mistake,” and summer vacations on Burt Lake with his family.

He bought and wore the same white Reebok shoes for decades. He always carried a black comb, a white handkerchief, and a red Swiss Army Knife in his pocket. Once he retired, he rarely left the house without a Titleist branded golf hat on his head and a ball marker on the brim. He said what was on his mind and rarely minced words. He would laugh until he cried and was incredibly sentimental. Nothing was more important to him than his family.

A note from his family: Well, fine. You had to go. It is what it is. Just don’t lock down heaven until we get there. Otherwise, we’re not going to get along. Until then, you run your railroad and we’ll run ours. We’ll keep the greasy side down and when we see you again, we’ll draw two. You always cared enough to give the very best. We will too. We can’t see how you are anymore, so please keep an eye on us… even when it’s the same shit, different day. We love you and always will.

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Bob did not like funerals or memorials, so in lieu of a service, his family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Infinity Hall & Side Bar in Fraser, Michigan (16650 E 14 Mile Rd, Fraser, MI 48026) from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Those planning to attend, please dress casually and comfortably. It will be a relaxed party atmosphere the way Bob would have wanted it. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Heart Association or St. Jude.