- Date Of Birth: July 31, 1926
- Date Of Death: April 25, 2018
- State: Michigan
Robert A. “Bob” Guith Sr., age 91 of Chippewa Lake, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at his home. He was born July 31, 1926 in Flint, the son of William and Lois (Stang) Guith. Bob graduated early from Flint Central High School at the age of 17 in 1944 so he could enlist in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged after serving his country during World War II as a corpsman.
Bob married Dolores Zornow on November 9, 1946 in Flint, where they made their home and raised their family. Bob was employed by the Flint Fire Department as a lieutenant, retiring as a training officer. He continued to be involved in the fire department even after retirement. Bob and Dolores moved to Chippewa Lake in 1973 where they were very active in their community. They volunteered for the Mecosta County Commission on Aging and the Senior Center in Mecosta. Bob and Dolores were members of the United Church in Big Rapids and the Chippewa Lake Community Church. They were always willing to lend a hand and together Bob and Dolores started the youth group at Chippewa Lake Community Church. They also enjoyed square dancing and round dancing when they were able. Bob like the outdoors; fishing, hunting and gardening.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Bob is survived by his three children, Ruth Ann Pangborn of Midland, Robert Jr. (Sandra) Guith of Pentwater, and Rebecca (Randy) Bednarz of Ionia; ten grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores on May 1, 2012; son-in-law, Dan Pangborn; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers.
