1937
Robert
2012
Robert Medema
October 15, 1937 — August 11, 2012
MEDEMA Robert "Bob"
Of Kalamazoo Robert Eugene Medema, age 74, was tragically killed Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence in Kalamazoo. Bob was born October 15, 1937, in Kalamazoo, the son of Joseph and Henrietta Meninga Medema, and has been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. A special love of horses was acquired at an early age and his animal hobby continued with raising cattle at his farm until a few years ago. He was employed in earlier years with the Battle Creek Fort Custer State Home and the Kalamazoo State Hospital. Bob's passion in his life of buying and selling antiques began at an early age; he eventually opened The Emporium in 1968 and was just celebrating his 44th year of business. Throughout the years the store has brought in hundreds of customers from all over the country. He was an old fashioned business owner who truly cared about his customers, many coming into the store just to be able to enjoy his unique personality and admiring his quality antique inventory. Bob was a well-known, kind and compassionate individual who was loved by the Kalamazoo community and beyond. He attended Twin Lakes Reformed Church. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Mary Medema of Schoolcraft, several cousins, special friends, Bob Cunningham, Dave and Nancy Cretsinger, Eric Lee, Doug and Celeste DenRuyter, Steve Sattem, James Cavender, Eric and Corky Pratt, Mike and Darlene Wagner, Joshua Davis and a host of other wonderful friends. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 16th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Funeral Services for Bob will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 17th at the Covenant United Reformed Church 3724 Lovers Lane with Pastors Don DeYoung and Ron Lugten officiating. A private family interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorials in Bob's memory be directed to the Kalamazoo County 4-H Club, 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 or the Twin Lakes Reformed Church.
Of Kalamazoo Robert Eugene Medema, age 74, was tragically killed Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence in Kalamazoo. Bob was born October 15, 1937, in Kalamazoo, the son of Joseph and Henrietta Meninga Medema, and has been a lifelong Kalamazoo area resident. A special love of horses was acquired at an early age and his animal hobby continued with raising cattle at his farm until a few years ago. He was employed in earlier years with the Battle Creek Fort Custer State Home and the Kalamazoo State Hospital. Bob's passion in his life of buying and selling antiques began at an early age; he eventually opened The Emporium in 1968 and was just celebrating his 44th year of business. Throughout the years the store has brought in hundreds of customers from all over the country. He was an old fashioned business owner who truly cared about his customers, many coming into the store just to be able to enjoy his unique personality and admiring his quality antique inventory. Bob was a well-known, kind and compassionate individual who was loved by the Kalamazoo community and beyond. He attended Twin Lakes Reformed Church. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Mary Medema of Schoolcraft, several cousins, special friends, Bob Cunningham, Dave and Nancy Cretsinger, Eric Lee, Doug and Celeste DenRuyter, Steve Sattem, James Cavender, Eric and Corky Pratt, Mike and Darlene Wagner, Joshua Davis and a host of other wonderful friends. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 16th at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick Street. Funeral Services for Bob will be held 11:00 AM Friday, August 17th at the Covenant United Reformed Church 3724 Lovers Lane with Pastors Don DeYoung and Ron Lugten officiating. A private family interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, that memorials in Bob's memory be directed to the Kalamazoo County 4-H Club, 3299 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 or the Twin Lakes Reformed Church.
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