Robert
Robert Tishhouse
Robert L. ‘ Bob’ Tishhouse of Otsego, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Mr. Tishhouse was born January 18, 1927 in Otsego, MI to Leo and Mildred (Gibson) Tishhouse.
He served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Following his time in the service Bob had been employed by Hammond Machine for 34 years, he worked for another 6 years at Friendship Village, retiring in 1993.
He had been a scout leader and most recently loved being the ‘Band-Aide’ for the River Cities Concert Band. He attended the Otsego Church of God. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, doing jigsaw puzzles and was a Detroit Tigers fan. He was especially devoted to his family.
In Otsego on July 1, 1949 he married Betty Hill who survives. Also surviving are his children, Cathy Tishhouse of Metro Detroit and Stephen (Carrie) Tishhouse of Kalamazoo; son-in-law Keith Horton; grandchildren, Liz Evans, Jenni Evans, Stephanie (Rob) Grinage, Joshua (Emily) Tishhouse, Jarrod (Kendra) Tishhouse and Ellen Tishhouse; great grandson, Max Grinage; sister-in-law, Mary Tishhouse of CA; many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Caren (Tishhouse) Horton in 2006 and brother, George Tishhouse in 1974.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Otsego Church of God from 10 A.M. until the time of the memorial service at 11A.M., with Pastor Stephen Burrow officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Private burial of ashes will be at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to The River Cities Concert Band or to the Otsego Church of God.
He had a sense of humor and the last words we heard him say sums it up. He said, “I just do it for the fun of it.”
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneral Home.com
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Jim and Patti Hewitt
September 2, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Our hearts go out to you Betty & your entire family,
Bob was such a dear man and a gentle soul. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body. Always a kind and good friend to Jim. He loved folding the programs for the River Cities Concert band and was loyal as “The Band-Aide” as he sat by the collection box for concert donations and a faithful attendant of the concerts, and concerts in the park. Even as he lay in his bed at Rose Arbor Hospice he still was thoughtful to inquire about our cat, Chloe and if she was still enjoying playing with the plastic rings he provided for her. We still have the toy: “Rollover Rover dog” that Bob gave to Jim. We will miss his gentle being, as I’m sure all the guys who shared coffee at Hardings during ” coffee with the boys,” will miss his company, sharing stories, jokes & solving the problems of the world. Heaven just got a little bit nicer, as Bob is there! Love,
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Bob and Linda Mollitor
September 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Our prayers are with your family.
Bob and Linda
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Mark and Patty Chapmna
September 6, 2011 at 7:31 am
We are rejoicing with you that Bob is even now with our Lord Jesus! We will miss him and want you to know that we are praying for all of you in your loss. We cannot make the service today but, are with you in spirit. God bless and may He help in your healing.
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Joyce Strand
September 8, 2011 at 3:58 pm
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
Peace be with you.
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penny pulver browning
September 15, 2011 at 10:40 am
Oh, the stories my dad told of him & Bob at Hammond Machinery Builders! Just before Bob passed, it was so fun to have just the right necklace made for Betts…all that sneaking around just for her! What love to the very end! Have fun in heaven, “Boom-Boom,” and tell my dad, Bob “Brute” Pulver hello! Much Love, Penny B.
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He served his country during WWII in the US Navy. Following his time in the service Bob had been employed by Hammond Machine for 34 years, he worked for another 6 years at Friendship Village, retiring in 1993.
He had been a scout leader and most recently loved being the ‘Band-Aide’ for the River Cities Concert Band. He attended the Otsego Church of God. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, doing jigsaw puzzles and was a Detroit Tigers fan. He was especially devoted to his family.
In Otsego on July 1, 1949 he married Betty Hill who survives. Also surviving are his children, Cathy Tishhouse of Metro Detroit and Stephen (Carrie) Tishhouse of Kalamazoo; son-in-law Keith Horton; grandchildren, Liz Evans, Jenni Evans, Stephanie (Rob) Grinage, Joshua (Emily) Tishhouse, Jarrod (Kendra) Tishhouse and Ellen Tishhouse; great grandson, Max Grinage; sister-in-law, Mary Tishhouse of CA; many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Caren (Tishhouse) Horton in 2006 and brother, George Tishhouse in 1974.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at the Otsego Church of God from 10 A.M. until the time of the memorial service at 11A.M., with Pastor Stephen Burrow officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Private burial of ashes will be at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob may be made to The River Cities Concert Band or to the Otsego Church of God.
He had a sense of humor and the last words we heard him say sums it up. He said, “I just do it for the fun of it.”
Messages of condolence may be left at www.WinkelFuneral Home.com
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Jim and Patti Hewitt
September 2, 2011 at 9:28 pm
Our hearts go out to you Betty & your entire family,
Bob was such a dear man and a gentle soul. He didn’t have a mean bone in his body. Always a kind and good friend to Jim. He loved folding the programs for the River Cities Concert band and was loyal as “The Band-Aide” as he sat by the collection box for concert donations and a faithful attendant of the concerts, and concerts in the park. Even as he lay in his bed at Rose Arbor Hospice he still was thoughtful to inquire about our cat, Chloe and if she was still enjoying playing with the plastic rings he provided for her. We still have the toy: “Rollover Rover dog” that Bob gave to Jim. We will miss his gentle being, as I’m sure all the guys who shared coffee at Hardings during ” coffee with the boys,” will miss his company, sharing stories, jokes & solving the problems of the world. Heaven just got a little bit nicer, as Bob is there! Love,
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Bob and Linda Mollitor
September 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Our prayers are with your family.
Bob and Linda
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Mark and Patty Chapmna
September 6, 2011 at 7:31 am
We are rejoicing with you that Bob is even now with our Lord Jesus! We will miss him and want you to know that we are praying for all of you in your loss. We cannot make the service today but, are with you in spirit. God bless and may He help in your healing.
Reply
Joyce Strand
September 8, 2011 at 3:58 pm
We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
Peace be with you.
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penny pulver browning
September 15, 2011 at 10:40 am
Oh, the stories my dad told of him & Bob at Hammond Machinery Builders! Just before Bob passed, it was so fun to have just the right necklace made for Betts…all that sneaking around just for her! What love to the very end! Have fun in heaven, “Boom-Boom,” and tell my dad, Bob “Brute” Pulver hello! Much Love, Penny B.
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