Robert C. Hayden Sr, 80, died Sat, Dec 28, 1996, at his home in East Jordan.
Funeral services were Jan 3, 1997, at the Paullin'Penzien Funeral Home in Mancelona. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Mancelona.
Robert was born on Sep 21, 1916, in Boyne City. His parents were John W. and Esther (Allen) Hayden. On Jul 23, 1949 in Mancelona, he married Agatha F. Gedmen. She preceded him in death on Sep 9, 1988.
He farmed and also worked at Bear Archery in Grayling as a supervisor, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Eveline Township Grange in East Jordan. he enjoyed gardening, farming, and the great outdoors.
Robert is survived by sons Robert (Holly) Hayden Jr of Albuquerque, NM and Andrew Hayden of Mancelona; daughters Shirley (Roy) Summerfield of Vassar, Judy (Al) Allard of Harrison, Esther (Richard) Haugen of Lincoln City, OR, and Sharon (Robert) Hirzel of Boyne City; 23 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and very special companion Betty Reich of East Jordan.
He was also preceded in death by grandson Travis Vickerman in December 1996; five brothers and two sisters.
Memorials may be given to Charlevoix County Hospice.
