Robert Louis Allard

Robert L. Allard, 79, passed away peacefully at Munson Medical Center on April 6, 2026 following complications from ALS. Bob was born on February 9, 1947, to Patricia and George Allard.

Robert enjoyed hunting and working on side projects in his free time. He had a great talent for fixing machinery, and he enjoyed the challenge of being able to give new life to household furnishings around the house. When he wasn’t working you were likely to find him either riding on his lawn mower or watching a good crime show on TV, both considered to be his happy place. Robert was a great lover of the outdoors and what it had to offer.

Robert began his career with becoming a partner of Miller Printing in Livonia, MI. After moving to Traverse City, MI in 1976, he worked for Meyer Printing. On May 19, 1978, Bob married Linda (Bunnie) Marie Studnicka in Kingsley, MI, and later started Conventional Graphics Inc. as their own printing company. After retiring he continued working at Menards for a brief time and then later returned to printing at Bayside Printing which later became Allegra Printing.

Bob is survived by, his wife of 47 years, Linda (Bunnie) Allard, stepson, John (Chris) Dewar of Columbus OH, son, Steven ( Amy) Allard of Livonia MI, sister, Cheri Rhoads of Midland, TX, brother, Richard (Rhonda ) Allard of Odessa, TX, nephew, Robert (Julie) of Traverse City, MI, niece, Michelle (Rick) Vorce of Newport Richey, FL, cousin, Barb (Mike) Layow of Kingsley, MI, grandchildren, Lauren, Kaitlyn, and Craig, along with many other nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Craig Allard in March 1989, father George Allard in 1998, mother Patricia Allard in October 2006 and sister Anita (Ron) Underwood in July 2006.

Robert was laid to rest at the Great Lakes National Military Cemetery in Holly, MI

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Cherryland Humane Society 1750 Ahlberg Rd, Traverse City, MI 49696.