1922
Robert
2018
Robert A. Humphrey
October 6, 1922 — March 25, 2018
Robert A. Humphrey, age 95, passed away on March 25th, 2018, with family at his side.
Bob was born October 6, 1922 to George and Marcella (Daley) Humphrey, on the family farm, two miles west of Freeport. Bob attended the Fillmore Country School and Freeport High School, graduating in 1941. Bob, along with his nine brothers and sisters, Frances Richards, James (Anne), Agnes (Ron), Mary Williams, George Jr., Edna Corrigan, Henry (Aline), Philip and Marcella Grace (John Neubacker), (41 nieces and nephews), worked hard on the farm during the depression and were taught how to survive by raising their own fruits, vegetables and animals.
Bob proudly served his country in WWII with the 554th Michigan Engineers, Heavy Ponton Division, where his Division bridged the major rivers in combat zones. He stayed in touch by having regular reunions with his brothers in arms for many years. Bob also participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
On October 22, 1945, Robert married Velma I. Buehler, a Freeport graduate, and he gained more family members, Milton (Joyce) & Keith (Nyla) Buehler and Vivian (Martin) Vierk and Betty (John) Usborne. The Humphrey's had three children, Robert Jr., Thomas (Kathy) and Colleen (Kermit Jon) Smelker.
Bob loved fishing on Sugar Bush Lake and having fish fries with family and friends. He also played baseball in his younger years and was known to be a good pitcher, back when Charlton Park was having regular ballgames. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, cutting wood, mushrooming, deer hunting, playing cards and dancing.
His other joy was his grandchildren, Matthew (Patty), Jennifer, Patrick and Erin Humphrey.
Bob also leaves behind his many friends and special friend Bev Overbeck.
Presently, Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 45, the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Freeport Historical Society.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6-8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:00 am at the St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058. Fr. Stephen Philip, Celebrant. Following the luncheon at the church, interment will take place at Freeport Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 45 and active Army personnel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058 or the Freeport Historical Society, P.O. Box 127, Freeport, MI 49325. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Bob was born October 6, 1922 to George and Marcella (Daley) Humphrey, on the family farm, two miles west of Freeport. Bob attended the Fillmore Country School and Freeport High School, graduating in 1941. Bob, along with his nine brothers and sisters, Frances Richards, James (Anne), Agnes (Ron), Mary Williams, George Jr., Edna Corrigan, Henry (Aline), Philip and Marcella Grace (John Neubacker), (41 nieces and nephews), worked hard on the farm during the depression and were taught how to survive by raising their own fruits, vegetables and animals.
Bob proudly served his country in WWII with the 554th Michigan Engineers, Heavy Ponton Division, where his Division bridged the major rivers in combat zones. He stayed in touch by having regular reunions with his brothers in arms for many years. Bob also participated in the Battle of the Bulge.
On October 22, 1945, Robert married Velma I. Buehler, a Freeport graduate, and he gained more family members, Milton (Joyce) & Keith (Nyla) Buehler and Vivian (Martin) Vierk and Betty (John) Usborne. The Humphrey's had three children, Robert Jr., Thomas (Kathy) and Colleen (Kermit Jon) Smelker.
Bob loved fishing on Sugar Bush Lake and having fish fries with family and friends. He also played baseball in his younger years and was known to be a good pitcher, back when Charlton Park was having regular ballgames. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, cutting wood, mushrooming, deer hunting, playing cards and dancing.
His other joy was his grandchildren, Matthew (Patty), Jennifer, Patrick and Erin Humphrey.
Bob also leaves behind his many friends and special friend Bev Overbeck.
Presently, Bob was a member of the American Legion Post 45, the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Freeport Historical Society.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 6-8 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 11:00 am at the St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058. Fr. Stephen Philip, Celebrant. Following the luncheon at the church, interment will take place at Freeport Cemetery with full military honors provided by American Legion Post 45 and active Army personnel.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058 or the Freeport Historical Society, P.O. Box 127, Freeport, MI 49325. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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