IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert Leroy

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(Bob) Faske

April 12, 1933 – June 2, 2025

Obituary

His family mourns his passing and is grateful for his long, full life.

Robert "Bob" Faske was born on April 12, 1933, to Joseph and Minnie "Straub" Faske.

He died peacefully in Kalamazoo on Monday, June 2, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his brother Stanley "Bud" Faske, and sisters Dorothy Hileski and Lucille Calkins.

Surviving is a niece Sharry Eddy and a nephew Dr. Steve Calkins, grandnieces Tonya Nash, Challice (David) Dixon, grandnephews Josh Nash, Nathan (Lan) Eddy, Ph.D, Brian (Michelle) Calkins, Ryan Calkins, great grandnephew Jordan Nash, Chandler (Madi) Nash, Landan Nash, Connor Nash, Dr. Austin Dixon, Jason Hanks, Kulious Eddy, great grandniece Arianna (Brandon) Dixon and great great grandnephew Archibald Nash.

Bob enjoyed a life filled with family, friends, his work at Rockwell International, and love of sports.  At Western Michigan University, he enjoyed being a manager for the football team.

The Allegan High School Boosters recognized him for his lifelong support of all sports at A.H.S.

A great thrill recently for Bob was the WMU hockey team winning the national championship on his 92nd birthday.  He said it was one of the best birthday gifts of his entire life.

Bob's family would like to express sincere gratitude to the staff at Briarwood Assisted Living where he resided for the past 7 years.  Their compassion, support, and exceptional care of Bob will not be forgotten.

There will be no visitation.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Allegan.

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Services

Funeral Mass

Calendar
June
9

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Allegan

110 North Cedar Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Starts at 11:00 am

Funeral Service

Calendar
June
9

Starts at 12:30 pm

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