- Date Of Birth: November 29, 1925
- Date Of Death: October 28, 2016
- State: Michigan
Robert Burton Smith, age 90, of Three Oaks, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 28, 2016, in St Joseph, Michigan in the presence and comfort of his family. Robert was born November 29, 1925, in Three Oaks, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Gladys (Allcock) Smith. He married Eleanor Glossinger August 30, 1947, in New Buffalo, Michigan. Eleanor’s passed in 2011.
Robert served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. Robert will be remembered for his passion for farming. Even up to his passing, he enjoyed going for rides and looking at how all the crops were growing. Robert always enjoyed their coffee clutch on Saturday’s with all the friends and neighbors. He always enjoyed his one or two beers a week. In his elder years, Robert enjoyed watching college basketball.
He loved eating his sweets. Robert of course will always be remembered for his laugh. Robert will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his children: Marilyn (Tom) Jelinek, Robert (Diane) Smith, Steve (Judy) Smith, Donna (Bill) Dinges; his grandchildren: Shannon, Jennifer, Kimberly, Mike, Lori, Sean, Lex, Joe, Bobbi, Leigh Ann, Allison, Brian; his twenty great-grandchildren; his two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gladys, his wife Eleanor, his brothers Jimmy, Fritz, and Joe.
