Robert Charles Bellmore
Robert Charles Bellmore, 80, of Rogers Township died Thursday June 20, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.
The son of Charles and Clara (Siecinski) was born September 17, 1932 in Rogers City. His mother passed away at his tender age of 8 years old, later he had gained a stepmother, Sally whom he had loved dearly.
Robert and Fern Blair were married November 24, 1951 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church where he was a member. Bob was proud to let others know that he and his family had five generations attend St. Ignatius Catholic School. Bob retired from Alpena Paving after 30 years of service and paved every road in Alpena and Presque Isle counties.
Bob bowled and played softball in his younger years but soon found that fishing and hunting were his true passion and building a hunting camp in 1976. His true loves were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother and his wife Fern.
He is survived by his children, Clara (Mitchell) Budnik of Posen, Mark (Gail) of Wolverine, Judy (Alan) Meyer of Rogers City, Debbie (Dennis) Chew of Boyne City and Tom (Lisa) of Rogers City; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Blanche (Norman) Buczkowski of Rogers City and Patsy (Norval) Koss of Posen; two brot
Robert was at the Brietzke Funeral Home where friends called Sunday, a parish rosary was recited followed by a prayer service with Dr. Jerome Green. Visitation resumed Monday at the funeral home until the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with the Rev. Arthur Duchnowicz officiating. Burial was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in memory of Robert C. Bellmore to St. Ignatius Catholic School or Church and Hospice of the Sunrise Shore.