Robert A. Engberts's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Robert A. Engberts

March 2, 1935 - June 20, 2019 (84 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Robert A. Engberts's obituary , Passed away on June 20, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Robert A. Engberts

March 2, 1935 - June 20, 2019 (84 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Robert A. Engberts Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert A. Engberts (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on June 20, 2019 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Engberts and Allene Engberts (Wakefield); his son Robert "Rob" Engberts; his brother Steve Engberts; his son-in-law Robert Zimbelman; and his stepdaughter Kathy Struble.

He is survived by: his wife Edna; his children, Cheri DeVries (Curtis), Jody Dayton (Tom Kurtz), Bobbie Ives (Tim) and Melissa Engberts; his stepchildren, Kim Zimbelman, Natalie Schuiteboer (Tim), Terry Adams (Betina) and Annette Miller; his daughter-in-law Susie Engberts; his nephew Steven Bird; his grandchildren, Jacob, Matt, Christopher, Whitney, Jessica, Brooke, Cody, Emily, Joshua, Jason and Justin (Heather); and his brother Jim Engberts (Marilyn). He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.

Those wishing to attend the committal ceremony are asked to arrive to the cortege area no later than 1:45 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Michigan, c/o the funeral home.



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Barb Hoyle-Novak wrote a sympathy message

“The Hoyle's (Hugh Hoyle), just found out about Bob. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a great friend to our Dad, Hugh. Remembering the summers away at "camp", going out early, having a burger. Just a great person. My Dad will miss his friendship and companionship. You all are in our prayers.”


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June 24, 2019

Lorraine Barton wrote a sympathy message

“I met Bob and Edna through my husband Robert probably about 35 years ago. He and Bob were in the National Guard together. Edna and I immediately clicked and have become very best friends. I would give my life for her. Twenty of the 35 years we spent in Tennessee but we remained close friends even though we were far apart. I will never forget when Bob arrived one Sunday a.m. to the church that we were pastoring in Kentucky. It was such a great surprise! We loved Bob and will miss him so m”


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Fort Custer National Cemetery
15501 W Dickman Rd, Augusta, MI 49012

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