Robert Wesley Middleton

January 20, 1923 - July 28, 2018

Robert Wesley Middleton, 95, of Fife Lake passed away on July 28,2018. He was born on January 20, 1923 in Bad Ax to the late Wesley T. and Bertha M. Middleton. Before serving his country as an Army Sergeant during WWII in the Pacific Theatre he graduated from Bendle High School in 1942. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Eulayla Ione Forkum on April 17, 1943 before shipping overseas. Upon returning he worked for Chevrolet Frame and Stamping in Flint until his retirement in 1973. Bob loved the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, and mushrooming. Bob was also an accomplished woodworker and carver. He leaves behind his daughter, Jeanne Middleton Garwood of Washington, MI. Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ione; son, Jack; and siblings, Dawn (Buck) Christensen, and Daniel (Pat) Middleton. A memorial gathering will take place later in the summer. Interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly on September 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.