Robert Dewey Wolford. Robert passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. He was a native and resident of Battle Creek, Michigan. After high school graduation, Robert began a graphic artist apprenticeship in August 1966, just before being drafted into the Army in May of 1967. He served one year in Vietnam where he received three Bronze stars, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, CIB Badge Marksman M-14, 2nd class Gunner M-60 and 50cal. Robert enjoyed just about everything in life. He built and played guitars, built and loved dune buggies, dirt bikes, sand drags and fast cars. He was also passionate about hunting, fishing, golfing, welding, wood carving and art of all kinds. Robert could and did enjoy building just about anything. He was a jack of all trades, and a master of most. Robert married the “Love of His Life”, Sheila Wolford (Smith) on August 23, 2002 and he loved his 23-year old cat, Taz. Survivors included Robert’s wife, Sheila; daughter, Pamela Margherita; grandchildren, Nicholas and Casey Margherita; great-grandchildren, Kaylynn and Lorenzo; son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Amy Case; grandchildren, Danny, Dylan, Kelsie and Travis; sister-in-law, Kathy Wolford; niece, Michelle (Tim Harririson); nephew, Michael Wolford; niece, Tanaya Messimer; great-nephew, Casey Wolford and great-great nephew, Daniell Wolford. Robert was preceded in death by his father, mother, older brother, Donald and younger brother, Terry. Follow the link below to view Robert’s full obituary.

Information from Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, Battle Creek, Michigan online of March 25, 2026

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