Robert J. Mattson, age 86, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully Monday morning October 31, 2011 at Christian Park Village in Escanaba.
Robert was born May 6, 1925 in Escanaba the son of Joseph and Emma (Johnson) Mattson. He served in the US Army during World War II in Italy, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. He was a life member of the D.A.V. and a member of the Gladstone American Legion Post #71. After the war he drove trucks, including hauling cars cross country for KAT and hauling goods for Sears with Signal Delivery Service. After he
Anonymous
Sorry to hear about Uncle Robert’s passing.
Wes Groleau
So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Many good memories of him when visiting my brother David & Joetta & families through the year. God Bless you all.
Paul Fredrickson
Albuquerque NM
I had the pleasure to work with Bob at The Gladstone Schools. I was new as a driver and Bob was always there to help out. I recall how Bob would come to work an hour early when it snowed, and he would shovel a path around all of the buses and start them up for everyone and leave a piece of candy on the seat. We called him “The bus Angel”. Bob was a true gentleman and he is certainly in heaven now.
Dan Bjorkquist
Gladstone MI
Bob and Eleanor were long time friends from church. The last time I visited Bob in the nursing home was with Eleanor and he said my name, remembered who I was. He was a kind , gentle man. Now he is in a better place.
Judy and Bill Krieg
Quinnesec MI
Bob and Eleanore were are neighbors on north 17th. Bob always had candy for my daughter. He was a kind man who away had a smile. He always there to give a hand. He had a big impact on all of north 17th neighbors. Bob will be miss by many. Thoughts and prays with the family.
The Smith’s
J,R,P Smith
Gwinn MI
I am going to miss him so much… He was the reason I missed my job so much.. His smiling face and kind heart.. Words cant describe how wonderful Bob is… You will be missed.
Tammi Menard
Gladstone MI