Robert David (Bob) Torrey
Of Vassar, age 79, died Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home . The funeral service will take place 11:00 am, Monday, December 16, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Vassar. Pastor Darwin Highlen will officiate with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Saturday December 14, 2013 from 4:00 pm until 8:00pm, Sunday from 2:00pm until 8:00pm and on Monday from 10:00 until time of service at 11:00. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the Holiness Missionary Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and church.
Robert was born September 23, 1934 in Vassar, Michigan the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Harriet (Fuller) Torrey. He and Ruth Torrey were united in marriage September 25, 1954 in Vassar. Robert was employed with Eaton/Grede Foundry from 1960 to 1996 as a forklift operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and a good card game. He also enjoyed family gatherings and cooking for large crowds.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ruth; children, Ken (Stephanie) of Vassar, Bryan (Karen) ofVassar, Kevin (Julie) of Millington, Barry (Tina) of Mayville, Kirk (Carol) of Millington, brother Russell Torrey of Erie, Penn. and sister Fran Maiers of Davison, MI; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale and Jerry, and sister Normaline.
Friends may share a memory with the family at the funeral home, church or online at www.martinfuneralhome.com.