Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Sr. (Bob) 95 of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on Thursday, July 7 at his home in Holland Homes Breton Woods. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan to William and Bernice Bossemeyer on July 13, 1926. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at The University of Michigan following his service in the Navy during WWII, and a Master's Degree in Business from Western Michigan University. He worked almost 40 years at Lear, Inc. (later Smith's Industries) in Grand Rapids and a few years at Toledo Scale Company in Toledo, Ohio. He enjoyed golf and bowling with the company leagues and coaching his son in baseball and helping his daughter practice her baton twirling. He served as a volunteer in several organizations including YMCA Indian Guides, youth baseball, Plymouth United Church of Christ (Sunday School Teacher/Superintendent), Boy Scouts, Junior Achievement, Gleaners Community Foodbank, and as a driver at Holland Homes. Bob is survived by his son Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Jr. (Sharon), daughter JoEllen Ross (Tom), grandchildren Matt, Andy, Kendra, and Kari, and great-grandchildren William, Theodore, and Madeleine with whom he spent many happy hours. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel to whom he was devoted and missed dearly, and brothers William and Neal Bossemeyer. A memorial service will be held at Ofield Funeral Home on Saturday, July 16 at 11 AM preceded by visitation at 10 AM. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, Kentwood Michigan for immediate family only. A reception will be held that day at Holland Homes Breton Terrace at 2 PM. Visitation will be at Ofield Funeral Home on Friday, July 15 between 5 and 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holland Homes Resident Assistance Fund at 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, or to another charity of your choice in Bob's name. He loved his family and they loved him and will miss him greatly.



Service Information

Visitation
When: Friday, July 15, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SEKentwood,MI 49508

Second Visitation
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SEKentwood,MI 49508

Service
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:00am
Location: Ofield Funeral Home
Address: 4500 Kalamazoo Ave SEKentwood,MI 49508

Interment
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022
Location: Pine Hill Cemetery
Address: Address Not AvailableKentwood,Michigan 49508