Robert Gerald "Bob" Friend's obituary , Passed away on March 13, 2025 in Marion, Michigan

Robert Gerald "Bob" Friend

July 11, 1932 - March 13, 2025 (92 years old)

Marion, Michigan

Robert Gerald "Bob" Friend's obituary , Passed away on March 13, 2025 in Marion, Michigan

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Fosnaught Holdship Funeral Home

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Robert Gerald "Bob" Friend

July 11, 1932 - March 13, 2025 (92 years old)

Marion, Michigan

Robert Gerald Friend Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Gerald Friend of Marion, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 92, on March 13, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Gerald Friend to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sylvan Friend and Jessie Friend (Valade); his siblings, Cleo Sylvan Friend, Sr., William Friend, Dayton Friend and Ilene Friend; and also Daniel Kidder.

He is survived by: his daughter Bobette; his friends, Gaylord and Lori Friend (Tom Moody) of Marion; his son Douglas (Shelly); his grandchildren, Maria Friend (Josh), Dayton Friend, Jeffrey Friend (Sarah), Samantha Friend Barton (Tanner) and Kristopher Boyette (Geronima); his stepgrandchildren, Jerilee Dwyer (Ted) and Shannon Moorman (Jeff); and his great grandchildren, Heaven, Owen, Ella, Maisie, Jackson, Jameson, Cayden, Deliya, Aiyana, Melissa and Kris Jr.. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loving family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home (406 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion VFW Post 6015.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fosnaught Holdship Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 22

Visitation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home
406 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665

Sat

Mar 22

Memorial service

2:00 PM

Fosnaught-Holdship Funeral Home
406 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665

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