Robert Pierce Wolcott

Robert Pierce Wolcott of Boyne City, age 87, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit. Family invites visitors to Hill Funeral Home in Grand Blanc on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m., with an informal sharing of memories from 4 to 5 p.m. An onsite reception will follow immediately afterward. Memorial contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at https://curealz.org/outreach/in-memory/wolcott/

Bob was born on June 21, 1938, in Flint, Michigan, to Francis R. and Annabel M. (Pierce) Wolcott. He spent much of his childhood on the family farm, Wolcott and Son’s Orchard and Cider Mill, where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors—especially if it involved a fishing rod in his hands. He married his beloved and devoted wife Sherryl on Oct. 13, 1963, in Clio, Michigan. The two made their home and raised their sons in Mt. Morris Township, enjoying the camaraderie of Bob’s extended family, who lived nearby on Wolcott Orchards. Bob had a successful and rewarding career at General Motors in the financial departments of various manufacturing plants in the Flint area. At the old age of 53, he made the wise decision to retire early.

In 1993, Bob and Sherryl moved to Boyne City, Michigan, where they embraced a new circle of friends and spent time skiing and enjoying the outdoors, often with their grandchildren. Bob was an avid fisherman, and it didn’t take him long to discover all the hot spots. He knew just where to take his sons and grandchildren for a day on the water, usually catching the biggest fish himself and without fanfare. Bob and Sherryl spent many weeks every summer camping at Wilderness State Park with dear friends and family. He raved about the doughnuts at the camp store and always had time for a chat with fellow campers and walks with his wife. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Flint, as well as the First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, where he served as an elder and deacon.

With his sparkling blue eyes, handsome smile, and warm, welcoming demeanor, Bob had the unique ability to connect with and befriend everyone he met. No one was a stranger for long, and his family and friends cherished his companionship. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on through the many infamous stories in which he played leading – and often mischievous – roles.

He is survived by his two sons, Jeffrey (Kira) Wolcott and Randall (Susan Bollinger) Wolcott; his sister, Francie Allen; and his six grandchildren, Stephen (Audrie), Rachel Gagnon (Evan), Riley, Reganne, Presley, and Pierce.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sherryl Kay Wolcott; his sister Lynda Novar; and brother-in-law, Thomas Allen. Please share your tributes and memories through Hill Funeral Home.