Age 72, of Houghton Lake.

Beloved husband of Dianne. Dearest father of Richard (Bonnie), Vince (Randi) and Kristin (Vince). Dear son of the late Helen Wright (John). Beloved step-father of Kay, Sandy (Davey), Linda and the late Patricia and Carolyn Ridling. Brother of Donald, Shirley and Justine (Jim). Loving grandfather of Chelsi, Hailey, Brandon, Brittany, Breynne, Ben, Alyssa, Rachel, Bethany, Rebekah, Anastasia, Kyle, Christopher, Nikki, D.J., Gage, Carly and the late Keith. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.

A prayer service for Robert will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, July 20th at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. The family will receive guests on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.