Robert joined the US Army in 1965.
Robert worked for General Motors and just recently moved to Kingsley, MI. In his free time Robert loved to go fishing, camping and enjoyed the outdoors. Robert was a big fan of helping his wife get the lawn mower out of the garage and watch her mow the lawn while he sat in the shade.
Robert is survived by his wife of 20 years; Dorene, children Pamela, Michael, Wade and Deborah Stone, brothers; Keith (Jeannine) Stone, Lawson (Carolyn) Stone, sisters; Sandi (Tom) Swan, Terri (Matt) Crocker, stepchildren; Melinda (Terry) Fish, Joe (Tandy) Kolarik, Landa (Ron) Alpers, Jagady Kolarik as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents; Oscar and Eleanor (Baumberger) Stone, sister; Donna Talent, brother; Barry, stepmother; Evelyn Bodmer, stepsister; Ellen Fischer and stepbrother; Donald Bodmer.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Robert, a donation may be made to Reining Liberty Ranch in Traverse City, MI.
Visitation will be held at the Covell Funeral Home in Kingsley on Friday, December 14, 2018 at 12 pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2 pm. Fr. Gerald Okoli officiating. Burial will take place in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Covell Funeral Home Kingsley.
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