1932
Robert
2015
Robert J. "Bob" Doud, Sr
March 14, 1932 — November 14, 2015
Doud, Robert J., Sr. ("Bob")
3/14/1932 - 11/14/2015
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Robert was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 14, 1932, the son of Claude D. and Mabel P. Doud. He was a lifelong resident of Comstock. Robert was best known for his 55 years of service to the Comstock Fire Department, where he served in every position from firefighter to Assistant Fire Chief. He also brought two of his sons into the department: the late Robert, Jr., who served as Deputy Chief, and Randall Doud, who still serves as Captain. Robert was Postmaster of the Comstock Post Office for 27 years and was a national vice president of the National League of Postmasters. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving overseas and attaining the rank of sergeant. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 6252 and was named an All-American Commander of the post in 1980. He served on many community boards. He was President of the Comstock Board of Education and a member of the Comstock Zoning Board of Appeals. He was also a member of St. Thomas More Student Parish in Kalamazoo. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert, Jr. and spouse, Sue. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol (Nies) Doud, and by his children and their spouses: Ronald (Kathy), Rick (Loni), Deborah Doud Corbeil (Paul), and Randall (Janet) and many beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Margaret Irish. The family would like to thank the staff at the Laurel's of Galesburg for their loving care and support. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20th at the Langland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday. Interment with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Donations may be made in Robert's name to The Salvation Army and The Comstock Firefighters Memorial Site Fund.
*CHARITY**
The Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-344-6119
tsakalamazoo.org
Comstock Firefighters Memorial Site Fund
1960 River St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
3/14/1932 - 11/14/2015
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Robert was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 14, 1932, the son of Claude D. and Mabel P. Doud. He was a lifelong resident of Comstock. Robert was best known for his 55 years of service to the Comstock Fire Department, where he served in every position from firefighter to Assistant Fire Chief. He also brought two of his sons into the department: the late Robert, Jr., who served as Deputy Chief, and Randall Doud, who still serves as Captain. Robert was Postmaster of the Comstock Post Office for 27 years and was a national vice president of the National League of Postmasters. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving overseas and attaining the rank of sergeant. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post 6252 and was named an All-American Commander of the post in 1980. He served on many community boards. He was President of the Comstock Board of Education and a member of the Comstock Zoning Board of Appeals. He was also a member of St. Thomas More Student Parish in Kalamazoo. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Robert, Jr. and spouse, Sue. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol (Nies) Doud, and by his children and their spouses: Ronald (Kathy), Rick (Loni), Deborah Doud Corbeil (Paul), and Randall (Janet) and many beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Margaret Irish. The family would like to thank the staff at the Laurel's of Galesburg for their loving care and support. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 20th at the Langland Family Funeral Homes, Comstock Chapel, 6121 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday. Interment with full military honors will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Donations may be made in Robert's name to The Salvation Army and The Comstock Firefighters Memorial Site Fund.
*CHARITY**
The Salvation Army
1700 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269-344-6119
tsakalamazoo.org
Comstock Firefighters Memorial Site Fund
1960 River St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Visitation
NOV 19. 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Comstock Chapel6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
Visitation
NOV 20. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Comstock Chapel6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
Service
NOV 20. 11:00 AM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Comstock Chapel6121 King Highway
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49048
Interment
NOV 20
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
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