Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sochor, Robert "Bob" John July 17, 2017
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Fri. July 21, 2017

ROBERT J. SOCHOR 1930-2017
Robert John Sochor, "Bob" age 86, our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, 
and Papa, passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2017, after a 
courageous battle with Leukemia.

He was born on Dec. 17, 1930 in Ionia, Michigan, the son of Paul and Anna 
(LaPar) Sochor. Bob graduated from Ionia High School in 1948 and married 
Rosalie "Toots" Leik on July 26, 1952 in Portland, Michigan.

Bob was a dedicated family man, had a love for the outdoors enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, and hiking and was a passionate woodworker. After retiring from 
Spartan motors in 1991, Bob developed his love for painting and cooking. Bob 
wore many hats in his family, but his prize role was Papa, Always lead by 
example, and was a very hard worker.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie; children, Debbie Ward Sherry 
(Harry Krug) Keyes, Lynne (Jeff) Russell, Tim (Sue) Sochor, and Scott (Dawn) 
Sochor; grandchildren. Heather (Brett) Steinbacher, Becky (JR) Wood, Brad 
Finkbeiner, Coty McNees, Ryan (Katie) Russell, Mandi James, Kendra sochor, 
Kelsie (EJ) LaFreniere, Rob Sochor, and Tyler Sochor; great-grandchildren, 
Evan, Brayden, and Blake Steinbacher, Alexis, Espen, and Addison Wood, Clark 
James, Jack and William Dalton Lucas and Greyson Russell, and Collin and Nora 
LaFreniere.

Bob is also survived by his brother's Stanley, Charles, and Harry and his 
sister, Nancy.

Fr. Larry King will officiated the funeral Service at 11 a.m.,Friday, July 
21, 2017 at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. Interment 
will immediately follow at Portland Cemetery. the family will receive friends 
on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Lehman Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Patrick's Parish, Portland 
Senior Center, or Mary free Bed Hospital.

Until we meet again, Go BLUE!

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