1929
Robert
2017
Robert Dalton Reaser
September 10, 1929 — July 19, 2017
Robert Dalton Reaser, age 87 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 19, 2017.
Robert was born on September 10, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. Bob was raised by his aunt and uncle, Ralph and Genevieve Lawrence. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1948.
Bob honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He married Shirley Scott on October 30, 1954. Bob worked for Consumers Power Company, retiring in 1990.
He was a member of the American Legion. Bob was a loyal Hastings Saxon and especially enjoyed watching wrestling and football. He was a model train enthusiast. But mostly, Bob will be remembered for filling everyone's lives with love and laughter.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Reaser of Hastings and children: Greg Reaser of Hastings, Kris Reaser of Fort Wayne, IN, Jodi Reaser of Hastings, Dody (Thom Guitard) of Fort Wayne, IN, Jess (Beth Braun) Reaser of Madison, WI, Abby (Greg) Sikkenga of Hickory Corners, MI; grandchildren: Lucus, Brannigan, Chapin, Calloway, Lian, Eddy, Brendan, Connor, Avery (Cookie), Reni and Ezra, 13 great-grandchildren, honorary grandson, Jerry Florence, sisters, Patricia Fuhr and Phyllis Bridenstein, and his beloved dog, Chloe.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ethel Reaser and Ralph and Genevieve Lawrence, brothers: Harry, Charlie and Ralph Reaser, sisters: Joyce Martz, Catherine Cisler and Lyla Bloss, honorary granddaughter, Flora Oldham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #45, 2160 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF), 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, MI 49058.
An Informal Memorial Service will take place at Bob and Shirley's Home, 1131 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 at 1:00 pm on August 12, 2017, with a luncheon to follow. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Post #45.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Robert was born on September 10, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Harry and Ethel (Lawrence) Reaser. Bob was raised by his aunt and uncle, Ralph and Genevieve Lawrence. He attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1948.
Bob honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He married Shirley Scott on October 30, 1954. Bob worked for Consumers Power Company, retiring in 1990.
He was a member of the American Legion. Bob was a loyal Hastings Saxon and especially enjoyed watching wrestling and football. He was a model train enthusiast. But mostly, Bob will be remembered for filling everyone's lives with love and laughter.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Reaser of Hastings and children: Greg Reaser of Hastings, Kris Reaser of Fort Wayne, IN, Jodi Reaser of Hastings, Dody (Thom Guitard) of Fort Wayne, IN, Jess (Beth Braun) Reaser of Madison, WI, Abby (Greg) Sikkenga of Hickory Corners, MI; grandchildren: Lucus, Brannigan, Chapin, Calloway, Lian, Eddy, Brendan, Connor, Avery (Cookie), Reni and Ezra, 13 great-grandchildren, honorary grandson, Jerry Florence, sisters, Patricia Fuhr and Phyllis Bridenstein, and his beloved dog, Chloe.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ethel Reaser and Ralph and Genevieve Lawrence, brothers: Harry, Charlie and Ralph Reaser, sisters: Joyce Martz, Catherine Cisler and Lyla Bloss, honorary granddaughter, Flora Oldham.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #45, 2160 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058 or Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation (HEEF), 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, MI 49058.
An Informal Memorial Service will take place at Bob and Shirley's Home, 1131 S. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058 at 1:00 pm on August 12, 2017, with a luncheon to follow. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Post #45.
Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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