Robert “Bob” Hites, age 76, of Gladstone passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba.
Bob was born January 11, 1945 in Monroe, MI, the son of Naaman and Elizabeth (Gissner). Bob was employed with Dow Chemical for 28 years. He loved spending time with his family.
Bob liked to hunt, fish ,camp and play golf.
Bob is survived by:
Sons: James Edward Hites and Gerald Robert (Tracy) Hites.
Daughter: Jennifer Lynn (Christopher) Shepard
Stepsons: Kelly (Melissa) Longtine.
Craig (Tracy) Longtine
Grandchildren: Meagan (Zakk) Boomershine, Mackenzie Hites and Madison Hites. Zachary Mullins and Nathan Shepard. Troy (Kaitlin), Austin Bitterman and Paige Longtine.
Great Grandchild: Remi and Mia
Sister: Barb (Donald) Pawlaczyk
Bob is preceded in death by his Parents and Wife, Karen Hites.
Family will receive friends Monday, November 22, 2021 from 10:30 until Noon at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 PM at the All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. Bob will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Hites family.
Sue Royer - Gladstone, MI
I work at the Gladstone Senior Center and before Covid hit , Bob was a regular guest at our noon lunches. He loved our cappuccino and he would let me know if the machine was empty!!! He will be missed but I know he is where he wants to be with his wife.
Peg - Rapid River, MI
Bob was the husband of my dear friend Karen, who sadly passed away 3 years ago, he took loving care of her during her illness. He was a good man. Loved his deep, hearty laugh. Condolences to the family.