Robert J Cole, 70, of Gaylord and formerly of Twin Lakes, Mancelona, died Sun, Jan 25, 2004.
Mr. Cole was born in Northville on May 2, 1933, and had been a longtime resident of the Northville area. He later moved to Mancelona where he owned The Hideaway Bar for 25 years. He had been living in Gaylord for a short time.
Mr. Cole was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Visitation will be held at the Nelson Funeral Home, 135 N Center, in Gaylord on Wed, Jan 28 beginning at noon and concluding at 7 pm with an Elks Lodge Memorial Service.
Mr. Cole, was a very devoted father. He is survived by his children, Brad (Wendy) Cole and Melanie Cole, both of Northville, Guy Cole of Mancelona, Ty Cole of Howell; and several grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan (Gaylord area) through the Nelson Funeral Home PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.