Roger William Lobert's Obituary
Roger William Lobert, born July 21, 1939, in Lansing, Michigan, passed away on May 29, 2024 in Canadian Lakes. He was 84 years old. Roger was the beloved son of Ralph and Anna (Helmcamp) Lobert and the youngest of six children.
A proud Navy veteran, Roger was born and raised in Lansing and later made his home in Gladwin, Michigan. He married Mary Kathryn (Bellgowan) on March 3, 1962, and together they had six children: Scott, Theresa, Tom, Jennifer, Kathy, and Christine. After Mary’s passing, Roger married Janice Chouinard-Covey, welcoming her children, Nancy and Matthew Covey, into his heart and home.
Roger worked as a skilled tool maker for General Motors, dedicating many years to his trade. He spent his free time sending daily memes, solving puzzles, coin collecting, woodworking, gardening, enjoying card games and baking, especially cookies. He is known for his cheerful saying, "Burnt toast makes you sing", Roger brought joy and humor to those around him.
A lifelong Catholic, Roger was deeply involved with St. Michael Catholic Church in Remus, Michigan. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Sergeant of Arms, and participated in God’s Helping Hands and the Conservative Club.
Left to cherish Roger’s memory is his wife; Janice, children; Scott Lobert, Theresa (Mike) Galbavi, Tom Lobert, Jennifer (Carl) Burch, Kathy (Ken) Cascadden, Christine (Christopher) Garland, Nancy (Bruce) Alexander and Matthew (Christa) Covey, 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and many nieces and newphews.
He is preceded in death by his first wife; Mary, parents, siblings; Wayne, Ronald, Dale, Ila and Mary, son-in-Law; Michael Galbavi and granddaughter Samantha Galbavi.
A funeral service to honor Roger’s life will be held on Saturday, June 8th, at 11:00 a.m.
at St. Michael Catholic Church in Remus, with visitation beginning one hour prior. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Roger’s name to God’s Helping
Hands or St. Michael’s Building Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church.
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