Robert L. Stade “Bubba” age 74, passed away March 1, 2022 at home in Gladstone.
Bubba was born in Gladstone, son of Glenn and Earladean (Ward) Stade. He attended and graduated from Gladstone High School. On April 3, 1968 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with Three Bronze Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Sharp Shooter Badge. National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation and Second Class Gunner M-60MG. Bubba was honorably discharged on April 2, 1970.
Robert is survived by:
Son: Robert (Amy) Glenn Stade
Grandchildren: Tristan and Peyton
Brother: Thomas (Sue) Stade
Sister: Rebecca (Rudy) Papaik
Maxine (Raino) Maki
Sister-in-law: Sue Stade
Friend and Caregiver: Michelle
Former Wife and Mother of his Son: Cathy Gobert
In addition to his Parents, Robert is preceded in death by his Brother, Scott Stade.
A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 4:00 PM at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71 and the U.P. Funeral Honor Guard. Deacon Jack Bedard will be officiating the graveside prayers. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Stade family.
Robert Gibbons - Munising, MI
My sympathies to the entire Stade family. I knew Bubba over 50 years always considered him more than a friend. Robbie, know your dad was more than special. He cared more for others than himself always. He was proud of his service to his country , as he should have been, but prouder of his family and friends. And Robbie, proudest of you. He will be missed.
Linda Tryan - Gladstone , Mi
Rest In Peace my dear friend. May God bless all that loved you. See you later. Give Pat and Tammy a hug for me.
Mary Rajala - Covington, MI
Thoughts & prayers to all of Bob’s family & friends.
Phil/Virginia Petersen - Gladstone, MI
To all of the Stade family
Sorry to hear of Bubba’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We had lots of laughs with Bubba in our younger years. Thank you Bubba for serving our country.
Stevens family - Escanaba/Gladstone , MI
The Stevens family was very sorry to hear of Bubbas passing. Deer camp will never be the same.
Michelle Ottensman - Gladstone, MI
I miss seeing you every day! You were quite the character and friend. I still have a hard time believing you are gone. I’m sad for Maxine and Rob and the rest of your family. My heart goes out to them!! I’ll never forget you Bubba…you were a good guy!❤️
Russ Sargent - Washburn, WI
My condolences to the Stade family, especially my old basketball and football pal, brother Tom. Besides being an old GHS friend, Bob and I met up in Vietnam, serving on guard duty together one night. Like his brother, he was a character and a good guy. Rest in Peace, Bubba.
Dennis Livermore - Menominee, MI
Bubba & I go back over 60 years of being friends . Years go by without seeing him but a friend for life is always a friend. A couple years ago I was in Laughlin Nv during the winter. Bubba heard I was there & drove from his home in Az to visit me. We spent a couple days together with lots of laughs. Thats the last time I saw him. Rest in Peace my friend.
My condolences to the entire Stade family.