In Memory

Robert Wood

Robert Wood

Robert Lee Wood Sr. Robert passed away on September 29, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Bob was a native and lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area.  Bob joined the United States Navy in July of 1966, serving in Vietnam. He had been employed by the US Postal service for 29 Years, retiring in 2005. He then worked for Stewart Industries until January of 2013. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post #298 and the Polish National Alliance. He golfed for many years in the Legion golf league at Cedar Creek. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his motorcycle, pitching horseshoes and especially spending time playing with his grandchildren. Survivors included his daughters, Angel (John) Arroyo and Heather (Heath) Orr; a son, Gary (Lisa) Wood; daughter in law, Monica Wood; ten grandchildren; sisters Betty Smith and Mary (Jim) Davis; and a brother Allen Wood.  Bob was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia, a son, Robert Lee Wood Jr. a sister, Margie Wood and a brother Guy Wood Jr.

Information from Battle Creek Enquirer online on October 1, 2013