Robert Charles “Bob” Demeuse, 80, of 1220 Delta Avenue, Gladstone, passed away Monday evening September 25, 2017 at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba following a lengthy illness.
Bob was born August 23, 1937 in Perkins, MI the son of Joseph and Adele (DeGrand) Demeuse. Bob was a truck driver for Timber Homes, retiring in 1999.
Bob was united in marriage to the former Evangeline “Vangie” Brill in October of 1987 and together they made their home in Gladstone where they owned and operated The Spot Tavern and later Uncle Bob’s Bar.
Bob was a member of All Saints Church in Gladstone and Son’s of the Gladstone American Legion. Bob loved working in his woodshop. He especially enjoyed making fish shacks, hunting blinds, fences and picnic tables.
In addition to his wife Vangie, survivors include:
Sons:
Daryl (Connie) Demeuse of Gladstone
Bruce (Tammy) Demeuse of Bark River
Randy Demeuse of Escanaba
Daughter: Lisa Demeuse of Tuscaloosa, Al
Stepsons:
Ray Demeuse of Orlando, FL
Jeff (Donna) Demeuse of Cedar Lake, IN
Ken Demeuse of Appleton, WI
Stepdaughter: Tammy (Bill) Klotz of Escanaba
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In addition to his parents, brothers, George, Ray, Norm, Joe Jr, and sisters, Rose Bernard and Dorothy Saari preceded Bob in death.
Bob’s family will receive friends on Saturday September 30, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 pm at the All Saints Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. Luncheon will follow in the All Saints Church Parish Hall. Burial will be in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Robert Ketcham - Sauk Village, Il
Sorry for your loss, I new Bob when I was a kid growing up.
Maxine Vallier - gladstone, Mi
Vangie and family so sorry for your loss. He was a good guy. We were neighbors years Maxine (Kalishek) Vallier.
susan berg - Gladstone, MI
Vangie and family i am so sorry for your loss. Pa will be missed by many.
Wendy Balenger - Escanaba , Mi
Great Uncle Bob-and Great you are! My Daddy always called you that
I Thank You
Didn’t realize there was only 4 yrs. difference between you and daddy, now I know.
Thanks for going to the “Outhouse” to save. I’ve passed those memories on. My daddy told me all about it. Thanks to your years of 6, I’m able to pass those pictures on. I’m so ever thankful To You!
Give My daddy a fist-would ya?
To older folks it’s a act of Love!
Respectfully Submitted- Wendy Gerou
Rosellas First Granddaughter