Robert "Bob" Dopke, 91, of Traverse City passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Culver Meadows.

Bob was born on May 5, 1926 in Winona MN to the late Walter A. and Anna (Furkert) Dopke. He married Anne Karen Hagstrom.

Honorably Bob served our Country during WWII in the Merchant Marines and was in the United States Airforce during the Korean War. After his return from the service he attended the University of Minnesota.

Proudly Bob owned and operated Fawcett-Dopke Insurance Agency and retired in 1994. Once he and Karen retired they summered in Traverse City and spent the winters in Arizona.

Bob was a member of the Blue Goose, the Car and Nut Club, Newcomers, the Yacht Club and the Country Club. Also, Bob was a member and former President of the Traverse City Rotary Club. In his spare time he enjoying sailing, skiing, golfing and gardening.

Surviving Bob is his wife Karen of 57 devoted years; daughter Lisa (Pete) Dopke LaCourse; Son-in-law Steve (Nina) Merten; Grandchildren Soren, Logan, Landon LaCourse, Christopher and Cassidy Merten; his sister Mildred MacGregor; his beloved cat Smokey and many other loving family members and friends.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Robin Merten, son John H. Dopke, and his sister Edith Jessie.

A memorial service for Bob will take place at 1:30pm on Friday, October 27, at the First Congregational Church. Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. Kindly share thoughts and memories with Bob's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .