1934
Robert
2008
Robert James Cherette
April 8, 1934 — May 16, 2008
CHERETTE, Robert James
Galesburg
On May 16, 2008, Bob peacefully walked into the spirit world after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was home with his family by his side. Bob was born April 8, 1934 in Manistique, MI in the Upper Peninsula and was raised in Paradise and later came to the Kalamazoo area to work. In 1993, he retired from R&L Electric and later worked in deer processing for 8 years, plus other odd jobs. He was a proud member of the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956 and a life member of the Sault Ste. Marie Band of the Chippewa Indian Tribe. He loved sports, bowling and ice fishing. Bob was preceded in death by his father Leo Cherette and his mother Eva Cherette and a brother Leo Cherette. On March 15, 1980, he married Betty who survives. Also surviving are a brother Ron Dee of Bay Mills, MI, a sister Nancy Louie Biss of Nashville, TN, a brother Vern of Norway, MI, a sister Shirlee Roy Coombe of Bangor and a brother Marvin of Gladstone, MI; his children, Mike Cherette of Richland, Teresa Gerry Schulz of Pine Lake and Lisa Tim Allen of Plainwell; grandchildren, Maria Pueblo, Robert Ashley Pueblo, Alan Cherette, Thomas and Jessica Hollman; great grandchildren, Timmee Pueblo and Hailey Pueblo and a very special stepdaughter Teri Cole of Jacksonville, FL and a stepson Michael Morford of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews; 3 long time friends and helpers, Gary Peterson, Marty Lachapelle and Jerry Verbanac. It was Bob's wishes to be cremated. A gathering to celebrate Bob's life will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 3:00 pm at the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956, 13540 West M-96 Augusta. His final resting place will be July 5th in Paradise, MI All friends are welcome. Donations may be made to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice or the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956. Well done thou good and faithful servant - no pain at last. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St. Please go online at www.langelands to sign the register book and leave a condolence for the family.
Galesburg
On May 16, 2008, Bob peacefully walked into the spirit world after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was home with his family by his side. Bob was born April 8, 1934 in Manistique, MI in the Upper Peninsula and was raised in Paradise and later came to the Kalamazoo area to work. In 1993, he retired from R&L Electric and later worked in deer processing for 8 years, plus other odd jobs. He was a proud member of the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956 and a life member of the Sault Ste. Marie Band of the Chippewa Indian Tribe. He loved sports, bowling and ice fishing. Bob was preceded in death by his father Leo Cherette and his mother Eva Cherette and a brother Leo Cherette. On March 15, 1980, he married Betty who survives. Also surviving are a brother Ron Dee of Bay Mills, MI, a sister Nancy Louie Biss of Nashville, TN, a brother Vern of Norway, MI, a sister Shirlee Roy Coombe of Bangor and a brother Marvin of Gladstone, MI; his children, Mike Cherette of Richland, Teresa Gerry Schulz of Pine Lake and Lisa Tim Allen of Plainwell; grandchildren, Maria Pueblo, Robert Ashley Pueblo, Alan Cherette, Thomas and Jessica Hollman; great grandchildren, Timmee Pueblo and Hailey Pueblo and a very special stepdaughter Teri Cole of Jacksonville, FL and a stepson Michael Morford of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews; 3 long time friends and helpers, Gary Peterson, Marty Lachapelle and Jerry Verbanac. It was Bob's wishes to be cremated. A gathering to celebrate Bob's life will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at 3:00 pm at the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956, 13540 West M-96 Augusta. His final resting place will be July 5th in Paradise, MI All friends are welcome. Donations may be made to Borgess Visiting Nurse and Hospice or the Augusta V.F.W. Post #7956. Well done thou good and faithful servant - no pain at last. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St. Please go online at www.langelands to sign the register book and leave a condolence for the family.
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