Robert "Bob" Miller Fenton, 79, of Mancelona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Fri, Jun 8, 2007, at Munson Medical Center.
Bob was born on Nov 3, 1927, in Youngwood, PA to Harold and Carrie (Miller) Fenton. On Jun 8, 1957, Bob married the love of his life, Jean E Karvel.
In his early years Bob enjoyed fishing and bowling. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War with the 81st Airborn in the Central Intelligence Corps out of Ft Bragg, Ashville, NC. Bob spent his entire professional life, of 36 years, working for Chrysler. Bob was a member of Cornerstone Community Bible Church at Manistee Lake. Later in life, he enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends. Seeing an opportunity to help cardiac rehab patients, he assisted in the delivery of handmade heart shaped pillows to Munson Medical Center and was known as the "Pillow Man."
Bob and his wife had a love for children and adopted nine wonderful kids. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, who gave him great joy.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jean; nine children, Kerry (Frank) Corkalo; Martha Fenton; Karolynn (Ron) Schofield; Robin Jahnke; William (Lori) Fenton; Kathleen (Jim) Sodt; Daniel (Josephine) Fenton; Andrew Fenton; Kimberly (Randy) Gerycz; a sister, Betty (Ken) Seymour, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Jack and Bill.
A memorial service was held for Bob on Sat, Jun 16, at the Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Kalkaska, MI.
