Charles "Bob" Robert Crans

Charles Robert "Bob" Crans , age 83 of Hastings, died on Wednesday January 22, 2014 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings.

He was born June 19, 1930 in Middleville , Michigan, the son of Arthur and Vada (Allen) Mann.

Bob served his country during the Korean conflict from 1950 until he was honorable discharged from the Army in 1953.

Bob married Patricia Sinclair July 5, 1953.

He worked for Middleville Engineer for 25 years and DuWell Products in Bangor for 26 years.

Bob was an avid Detroit Tiger fan , he loved the outdoors, hunting fishing and going to the family cabin in Irons. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Charles Crans, his parents, step-father Julius Crans, step-brothers Claude & Eugene Crans and  a brother Henry Crans.

Bob is survived by his wife Pat Crans of nearly 61 years, daughters Kris (John) Krogel, Gina (Mike) Price, Debra (Lupe) Aragon, son James Crans, 10 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren, a brother David (Cathy) Crans.

Respecting Bob's wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering/ luncheon will be held Sunday January 26, 2014 from 2pm to 4pm at the Hastings Moose Lodge.

Memorial can be made to the family.