ROBERT JOHN COPELAND,
71, of Cass City died following a short illness Thursday, June 14, 2012 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born June 6, 1941 in Cass City to Arnold George and Mildred Isabelle (Bartle) Copeland. He married Marcia C. Benedict June 6, 1964 in Marcia's parent's home in Marlette.
Robert had a wonderful baritone voice when he was younger and sang for many area weddings. He was a member of a quartet while in high school. Bob served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. He was an owner of the Copeland Gornowicz Insurance Agency for 39 years changing the name to Copeland Insurance Agency in 2007 and working the last many years with his son. He enjoyed horses especially harness racing many years ago. Bob was a Michigan State Spartan fan watching many sporting events on television. He truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren watching them at their school activities.
Robert is survived by his wife, Marcia; children: Mark (Susan) Copeland of Deford, Tracy King of Cass City; grandchildren: Whitney (Evan) Laurie, Melissa Keezer, Mason Copeland, Riley Copeland, Gideon King, Michael King; sisters: Phyllis Sullivan of Knoxville, TN, Bonnie (Arnie) Alexander of Bay City; brother, Kirk Copeland of Bay City; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, Dale and his parents.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
71, of Cass City died following a short illness Thursday, June 14, 2012 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Saginaw. He was born June 6, 1941 in Cass City to Arnold George and Mildred Isabelle (Bartle) Copeland. He married Marcia C. Benedict June 6, 1964 in Marcia's parent's home in Marlette.
Robert had a wonderful baritone voice when he was younger and sang for many area weddings. He was a member of a quartet while in high school. Bob served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. He was an owner of the Copeland Gornowicz Insurance Agency for 39 years changing the name to Copeland Insurance Agency in 2007 and working the last many years with his son. He enjoyed horses especially harness racing many years ago. Bob was a Michigan State Spartan fan watching many sporting events on television. He truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren watching them at their school activities.
Robert is survived by his wife, Marcia; children: Mark (Susan) Copeland of Deford, Tracy King of Cass City; grandchildren: Whitney (Evan) Laurie, Melissa Keezer, Mason Copeland, Riley Copeland, Gideon King, Michael King; sisters: Phyllis Sullivan of Knoxville, TN, Bonnie (Arnie) Alexander of Bay City; brother, Kirk Copeland of Bay City; several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, Dale and his parents.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Novesta Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Home and Hospice Advantage. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2012 in Kranz Funeral Home – Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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