Traverse City - ROBERT A. EWING, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 7, 1938, to the late Robert A and Beatrice (Huellmantel) Ewing in Traverse City, Michigan. Bob was a hardworking person who loved his family deeply.

Bob grew up in Traverse City, MI and graduated from Traverse City Central High School in 1957. After graduation Bob went to meat cutters trade school in Toledo, Ohio before coming back home to work at Oleson's Food Store and Bay Shore Meats as a meat cutter. In between his meat cutter jobs he opened a food store in Thompsonville, MI in 1960. In 1969 he began his career at Consumers Power Company as a Meter Reader. Through hard work and determination, he retired after 30 years as a Sub Station Operator. His family remembers many stormy evenings when Bob went to work with crews to restore power to families affected by outages. His strong work ethic was one of many traits Bob passed along to his sons.

Bob married Jean Boulle on November 15, 1958, at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City. They were married for nearly 64 years and together were great examples of commitment and love through life's joys and challenges. He was very proud of his four sons and their families. Between Sports and Scouting they took part in many wonderful adventures over the years. He loved to camp, and the family went on many camping vacations including Florida and California. He supported and coached all four sons to achieve their goals and dreams. Over the years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and playing cribbage. In his later years he especially enjoyed attending and scrapbooking his grandchildren's activities and sporting events. His example of selfless service towards his family, friends and others continues to live on with his children and grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Jean of Traverse City MI, his four sons; Mark A. Ewing (Susan) of Kingsley, Robert A. Ewing (Stephanie) of Glen Arbor, William J. Ewing (Jody) of Traverse City, and Timothy J. Ewing (Melissa) of Seattle WA; his grandchildren; Randy, Sophie (Daniel), Mac, Justin, Lily, Sonya, and Tucker; great-grandchildren; Owen and Lucian. He is also survived by his loved nieces Christine, Barbara, and Glenda and nephews William, Christopher, Kenneth, and David.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Nick, and we are sure they are together playing cribbage in heaven. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Debra and nephew, Richard.

Friends are welcome to visit with Bob's family from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, October 7, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Rev. Don Geyman will officiate.

The family would like to thank the caring and dedicated staff at French Manor for their help and kindness over the past months.

The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to: Boy Scouts of America, Scenic Trails District; 1499 Business Park Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686, Promedica Hospice 4000 Eastern Sky Drive, Suite 2, Traverse City, MI 49684, or the charity of your choice.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories with Bob's family at his tribute page at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com .

The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.