Robert had a profound love for the game of baseball which began as a pitcher at the age of six on the Brems Boys Club team. He also shared the love of many rescue pets with his wife, Leslie, over the years. Robert served in the 709 Military Police Battalion from 1967-1968.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Leslie Romeo, whom he married on February 5, 1966 in Warrington, NC; three daughters, Valerie Romeo (Lori Bramble), Sarah Strother (Scott), Laura McCall (Aaron); grandchildren Brittany (Andrew) Lerch, Melissa McCall, Megan McCall, Faith Eaton, Jessica Strother, Jaedon Strother; great-grandchildren Jordan Lerch, Penelope Lerch, Hollie Kenny, Chloe O’Chocke, and Charlotte O’Chocke; siblings Edmund (Jean) Romeo; nephews Timothy and Michael Romeo; niece, Lisa Silvestri; in-laws Holly (Mark) Biscoe and children, Thomas (Marcie) Gwin Jr. and children; fur babies Whitney and Toots; many cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021, with an hour of visitation prior at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 312 North Main Street, Wayland. Family would like all guests to wear their favorite baseball team hat. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland, Michigan. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
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