Robert E. Deming

Mr. Robert E. Deming, age 78, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning. Robert was born in Grosse Pointe, MI on July 8, 1930 to Harold L. and Angela (Hennessy) Deming. The family moved to Muskegon in 1937 and on March 17, 1952, he married the former Helen A. Chum. Helen preceded him in death on July 16, 2008. Prior to his retirement in 1993, Mr. Deming was a custodian for Muskegon Public Schools. Mr. Deming enjoyed studying genealogy and raised pigeons. He is survived by: daughter, Susan A. (Ron) Hill of Grand Haven; son, Robert E. Deming, Jr. of Norton Shores; sister-in-law, Birdie Passenier; three grandchildren, Patricia (Gerald) Rupe, Jennifer Deming and Shannon Deming and 4 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wednesday, 9:00 A.M.