This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CHEESEBRO, ROZELL, WELLER, ASHLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/27026/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CHEESEBRO, Robert C. "Bob" Richland, MI Robert C. Cheesebro, 74, of Richland, Michigan, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 6, 2010. Bob was born on August 26, 1936 in Vicksburg, Michigan to Clyde and Mary (Rozell) Cheesebro. Bob was always a very hard worker and never missed a day of work over his 50 year career. He started his career with Upjohn's in the maintenance department for five years, moved to International Harvester as a semi repair technician for three years, then was asked to work for DeNooyer Chevrolet as their service manager in downtown Kalamazoo and was there for five years. He then moved to Boylan Sales & Service in Plainwell as a service technician for several years and in 1970, Bob and his wife, Phyllis, opened Oakwood Resort on Pine Lake and with his wife, ran a successful party store for 11 years until they sold it in 1981. In 1980, Bob worked for James River Paper Company in Kalamazoo, until he retired in 1999 after 20 years of service. Bob was never one to not be working and on man! y occasions throughout his career, he had more than one job at a time to ensure his family was well taken care of and supported. Bob was a Sergeant E-5 with the Michigan Army National Guard from 1954 - 1963 in the 107th Maintenance Battalion, Infantry Division. He received the Sharpshooter Medal, U.S. Rifle in 1955. Bob always enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being with his family. He spent many weekend trips up north, on the opening day of deer hunting season with his grandfather, father, sons, and cousins. In 1985, Bob and Phyllis bought their dream cabin up north and loved their trips to the quiet outdoors. On September 3, 2010, Bob celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his loving and devoted wife, Phyllis and his family. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Weller) Cheesebro of Richland, his son's, Michael T. Cheesebro of Kalamazoo, MI and Daniel L. Cheesebro (girl friend, Kim and daughter, Alyssa) of Portage, MI; daughter-in-law, Laura Cheesebro; granddaug! hters, Kaitlyn Cheesebro, Kimberly Cheesebro and Erika Cheesebro; gran dson, Michael Ashley and by his best friend and cribbage partner, Don "Pete" Peters of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by his parents and eldest son, Jeffrey Dale Cheesebro in 2003. At the request of his family, they will receive friends 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, today, Friday, at the FARLEY-ESTES & DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME Richland Chapel 9170 East D. Avenue (M-89) The funeral service to celebrate Bob's life will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev. Robert G. Muirhead, officiating. The Michigan Army National Guard will bestow military honors at the funeral home. In lieu flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or American Diabetes Association in Bob's name. Personal messages for the family may be placed at: www.farleyestesdowdle.com Published in Kalamazoo Gazette from September 9 to September 10, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.