Robert Cherba, age 87, passed away Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at home. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of MI. Bob was born Oct 28, 1925 in Dearborn the son of the late Mikail and Mary Cherba. He married Evelyn G. Francis on Aug 19, 1950 in Flint. Bob was a Veteran of the US Air Force serving during WWII. He was the owner and operator of GD & E Inc., in Fenton for over 35 years. Bob was an honorary member of Spring Meadows Country Club, serving as Past President, Greens Chairman, and a Board Member. He was a positive man who, later in life, endured many heath procedures, and continued to laugh or share a joke.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; son, David and wife Wendy, of Ada, MI; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Kelly, Eric, Rob, and Adam; 4 great grandchildren, Cora, Nyobi, Anya, and Nikolai; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his son Robert in 2004; and sister, Irene.