Robert Hoemke, known as Bob, was a native of Detroit, MI. He was born to the late Otto and Martha Hoemke on October 16, 1941. He graduated from Oscoda schools, as well as Augustana College. For 26 years, he taught in the Rockford Public School system and was an advocate for education. Throughout his life he was involved with many choir groups and was especially active in his church. In the community he was a father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many.
He is survived by his lifelong partner, Alex; his daughter, Tanya; his son, Brian and his wife, Melisa; his daughter-in-law, Jennifer, and her husband, Gregg; his grandchildren, Matthew and his wife, Olivia, Lukas, Lyla, Olivia, and Addison; his brother, Richard and his wife, Carol; his brother-in-law, Robbie and his wife, Alyssa, sister-in-law Lynn and her husband, Steve; his nieces, Stephanie (Andy), Elizabeth, Caroline and Juliette; and his nephews Patrick, Steve (Kim), and Tripp.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Ralph.
Memorials may be made to Reformation Lutheran Church, 1118 Union St., Columbia, SC, 29201.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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