Robert Keith Green

Robert Keith Green, 86 of Gaylord, passed away at home on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

 Born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 14, 1938, Bob was the son of Loren and Ula (Loshaw) Green. 

 On August 6, 1955, Bob and Irene O’Rourke were married at his parents’ home in Vanderbilt. Initially, Bob worked at Higgins Industries in Vanderbilt for ten years. 

 He and Irene later moved to Warren, Michigan where Bob first worked at the truck docks and then as a brick layer at High Rise Builders. That was followed by 26 years at Precision Heat Treating, from where Bob retired in 2000. 

 Not one to sit still, his retirement included a lawn care business with 30 customers. In 2011 they moved to Houghton Lake, then to Gaylord in 2023.

 In his spare time, Bob enjoyed camping, snowmobiling, woodworking, and visiting area casinos.

 In addition to Irene, his wife of 69 years, Bob is survived by his children, David (Annette) Green of Clinton Township, Donald (Rita) Green of Macomb Township, Douglas (Tina) Green of Higgins Lake, and Diane Filary of St. Clair Shores; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Green; and a son-in-law, Kevin Filary.

 A memorial gathering for Bob will be held in the spring, details will be announced later.

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