Leelanau County MI Archives Photo Tombstone.....Garthe, Robert J. & Elna A. 
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Cemetery:           Maple Grove - Empire
Name:               Robert J. & Elna A. Garthe

Date Of Photograph: July 10, 2006
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Robert James Garthe   b. 6 Nov. 1923   d. 13 Feb. 2002
US ARMY AIR FORCES
WORLD WAR II
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Social Security Death Index
Robert J. Garthe 
SSN: XXX-XX-XXXX   
Last Residence: 49630  Empire, Leelanau, Michigan, United States of America 
Born: 6 Nov 1923 
Died: 12 Feb 2002 
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951 ) 
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TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 5 Apr. 2002
      GLEN ARBOR - Robert James Garthe, 78, of Glen Arbor, passed away 
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at his home.
      Bob was born in Suttons Bay on Nov. 6, 1923, to Carl and Lena (Bahle) 
Garthe. He was a graduate of Central Michigan University and then served in the 
U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Bob married the former Elna Greenan in 
Empire on April 15, 1950.
      Bob made his living as an educator, formerly teaching math and science 
over a 30-year career. He taught in Empire, Honor, Glen Arbor and Glen Lake, 
and was affectionately known by his students as Mr. G.
      Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, and he was an avid 
birdwatcher. He and Elna traveled extensively, and especially enjoyed their 
month-long trip to Alaska. Bob took an active role in his community and served 
as trustee on the Glen Arbor Township Board, and as a volunteer on the Glen 
Arbor Fire and Rescue Squad.
      Bob is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elna of Glen Arbor; his four 
children, Gail (Blaine) Bonnell of Scottville, Jeannine (Joe) Wambold of 
Gaylord, Robert James Garthe Jr. of Empire and Robin (Richard) Cape of Beulah; 
four grandchildren, Jade and Jessie Wambold and Stephanie and Corey Scott; his 
sister, Marilyn Klinefelter of Suttons Bay; and many nieces and nephews.
      Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Carlton, Stanley, Ray and 
Arnold; and his sisters, Laurel and Dorothy.
      Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Martinson Funeral Home in 
Suttons Bay.
      Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at 
Suttons Bay Congregational Church, with the Rev. James H. Beadle officiating. 
Interment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire.
      Memorial contributions may be directed to the Glen Arbor Fire and Rescue 
Squad.
      Arrangements by Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.
 

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