Robert Chaffee

Robert J. Chaffee age 81 of Ovid, Michigan died Saturday, September 4, 2004 at his home.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at1:00 P.M.at United Church of Ovid. Pastor Rob McPherson will officiate.
Robert was born in Ovid, Michigan on September 28, 1922 the son of Russell & Edith ( Jorae ) Chaffee. He graduated from Ovid High School with the class of 1940. He also attended Ford Technical Institute in Dearborn, MI for 2 years. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific. Robert married Esther Larkins in Lansing, Michigan on March 4, 1950. He retired from Michigan Milk Products in Ovid in 1987. He volunteered at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. Robert enjoyed fishing and he was devoted to his family and friends. He resided most of his life in Ovid, Michigan and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in St. Johns, MI.
He is survived by his wife Esther Chaffee of Ovid, MI, 3 daughters Deborah & Steven Leonard of Rose City, MI, JoEllen & Gregory Crips of Grandville, MI, Mary Ann Minarik of St. Johns, MI, 6 grandchildren; Amber, Amy, Katie, Robby, Aaron & Marie 2 great grandchildren; Jacob & Nathan and 1 sister Elizabeth & Gilbert Franklin of FL. He is predeceased by his parents, 1 daughter Robbin Jane, 1 sister, 1 brother, & 1 son-in-law Michael Minarik.
Memorials may be made to Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, Corunna, MI. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.



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