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03/28/2022

Death Notice: Robert J. Newman

TO MEMBERS OF MFDA

We regret to inform you of the death of Robert "Bob" J. Newman, licensed funeral director and former sales representative for Batesville. Mr. Newman died on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the age of 78.

Mr. Newman is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Brad (Michelle) Newman and Sarah (Scott) Knapp; grandchildren, Molly and Tommy Newman and William and Holden Knapp; brothers, Ronald R. (Barbara) Newman and Richard D. Newman.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823. 

A Memorial Service will  be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 1:00 p.m at the Alumni Memorial Chapel of Michigan State University, 636 Auditorium Road, East Lansing, MI 48823.  Attendees will be directed to Parking Lot #9.

Those desiring may make donations in Bob's memory to Benzie Area Christian Neighbors, 2804 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI 49616 or The Greater Lansing Food Bank, 5600 Food Ct., Bath Township, MI 48808.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48823. 

[This notice was emailed by MFDA on Monday, March 28, 2022.]

 

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