Robert Franklin Newell (Bob) passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 after a battle with dementia at the age of 83 in the loving care of his children and Lakewood Nursing Home in Muskegon, MI. Bob was born on January 18, 1935 in Muskegon to Rachel and Franklin Newell. Bob married the former Barbara Olson on May 18, 1962 and together they raised four children, Brenda, Jody, Robert, and Autumn. Bob was employed with Muskegon Piston Rings for 32 years where he retired from in September of 1985. He was also employed with Lange (person to person) for 15 years. Bob was an active member of Sons of Norway and also belonged to TTCM Camping Club. Bob enjoyed camping, golfing, shooting pool, fishing, and bingo during his retirement. He was an avid bingo player at Select Auditorium and an excellent card player. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara K. Newell, his daughter, Brenda Archer, grandson Nicholas Archer, parents, Rachel and Franklin Newell, sisters, June Monroe and Anita Bakke, and brothers, Fred Newell and Larry Newell. Bob is survived by his children, Robert (Heather) Newell, Autumn (Ben) Newell, sister, Marcia (Jerry) Chambers, and his brother, Don (Marilee) Newell. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brooke (Robert), Kylee, Jill, Steven, Christy, Adrianna, Jeffrey, and great grandchildren, Jakob, Kyle, Hailey, Chase, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with family will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel, 1783 Keating Ave. Muskegon, MI. 49442.
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