Robert P. Piotter, 89, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015, at Blissfield Place.
Bob was born on Sept. 4, 1925, the son of Paul and Madeline (Vanest) Piotter.
Bob graduated from Blissfield High School in 1943, and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
He was married on July 1, 1950 to Violet Goetz, who preceded him in death in 2013.
Bob worked for 37 years at Tecumseh Products, and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Riga.
He was a member and past commander of the Blissfield American Legion Post 325, and member and past Chef de Tran of the 40et8 in Adrian.
Bob also was a member of the Thursday night men’s bowling league in Blissfield for many years.
Surviving are three children, Doug (Irene) Piotter of Katy, Texas, Steve (Marcia) Piotter of The Woodlands, Texas, and Patricia (Jeff Gyde) Marks of Oak Harbor, Ohio; six grandchildren, Carey Reid, Sonja Piotter, Heather Norris, Adam Marks, Mark Piotter, and Brice Piotter; and two great grandchildren, Brooke and Liam Reid. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife Violet Piotter, step father Walter Watson, brother Carl Piotter, and sisters, Betty Lou Piotter and Joan Dart.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Riga.
Memorial contributions are suggested to go to St. John’s Lutheran Church of Riga, or Hospice of Lenawee.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home where online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.
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