Bob Pence
Passed away on June 9, 2021
A good friend to many!
Robert
James Pence, age 72 of Prairieville Township, passed away on June 9, 2021.
Bob was born on May 14, 1949 in Kingsley, Michigan, the son of James and
Rosemary (Weber) Pence, who precedes him in death He is survived by his
loving wife and best friend, Judy (Cremeans) Pence, whom he married January
17, 1969; children: TK (Jen) Pence, Kim (Todd) Raab; grandchildren: Rip,
Isabelle, Katie, Ethan; sisters: Barb (Dick) Johnson, Linice (Woody)
Justice, Janice (Mike) Cooper; sisters-in-law: Donna (David) Hackney, Patty
(Mark) Chaput; special brother-in-law, Roger (Gwen) Cremeans; special niece
and nephew, Crystal and Andy; special great niece, McKenzie; close friends,
Paul and Pam Marlett, and Dan Anson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his
time in the service, Bob worked as a foreman for Checker Motors before
owning and operating Pine Lake Boat and Motor for 33 years, retiring in
2008. Bob served his community as deputy chief of the Prairieville Fire
Department since 1988. He most recently was named the Fire Chief and just
had the honor of the fire station named after him on June 7th. Bob
volunteered at Fort Custer National Cemetery on the Thursday Honor Guard
providing many veterans with their final salute. In his free time, Bob
enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, spending time at his cabin in Watersmeet, and
playing cribbage. Bob will be most remembered as a great friend who was
always willing to help others in need.
