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June 25, 2012

Robert L. Haywood

Associated Press

EMPIRE — Robert Lewis “Bob” Haywood, 81, died peacefully at home on June 23, 2012, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1930, in Empire Township, the son of George and Mary (Fortine) Haywood. In December of 1954, he married Nancy Lautner.

Bob served with the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, and he was a lifetime member of Cherryland VFW Post 2780.

Bob had worked as a long haul trucker and with Long Lake Gravel Service before becoming a full-time dairy farmer. He retired in 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his children, R. Paul (Tammy), Valerie (Warren) Banaszewski, Penny (Rick) Rosendall, Vickie (Ray) Flowers; grandchildren, Bob (Kate), Rachel (Tom), Nicki, Andrew, Jacob, Randy, Richard, Emalyn, Shawna (Steven), Danielle (Kreg), Ally and Michael; his great grandchildren, Raylee, Charlie, Nora, Olivia and Baby Wager; his sister, Jane (Bob) Boomer; sisters-in-law, Arlene and Carol; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob was preceded in death by his grandson, R.J. Flowers, and his siblings, Bertha, Bill, Marie, Jack and Leo.

Visitation will take place today, June 25, from 2 until 4 p.m. and 5 until 8 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, also at the funeral home, with Pastor John Clark officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Please share your memories of Bob with his family by way of his online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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