Robert Louis Fitzgerald's Obituary
Robert Louis Fitzgerald, age 87 of Stanwood, passed away Thursday July 31, 2014. He was born on February 23, 1927 in Detroit, MI. the son of William F. and Ella (Chryler) Fitzgerald. Bob worked for 23 years at Vernor's in Detroit, Stanwood Farm Bureau then as a custodian at Ferris State University until retirement. He was a member of the Stanwood Eagles and enjoyed playing cards with friends after retirement. He was a man worth getting to know. Robert is survived by three daughters, Deborah (Maxwell) Addington, Denise Kay Nowinski and Deanna Colettta Fitzgerald, four grandchildren; Barry(Jennifer) and Kyle Fitzgerald, Jennifer Addington and Erica (Trevor) Kreft, five great grandchildren; Trevor L., Tyler and Trent Fitzgerald and Mynah Mae and Caeden Kreft. Also surviving are his twin brother William F. Fitzgerald Jr., three sisters, Lucille Denton, Lois Viergever and Betty Jean Collins and a daughter-in-law, Teresa Fitzgerald, plus many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Edward Fitzgerald, two sisters, Phyllis Hayball and Edna Painter, plus a son Brian L. Fitzgerald. A memorial service for Robert will be at 1:00 pm October 12, 2014 at the Mohnke Funeral Home of Big Rapids. Family will greet friends at 12:00 pm. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Stanwood.
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