Robert Lee Pincumbe

Robert L. Pincumbe, age 86, died February 26, 2017 at Munson Hospice House. He was born in Flint, Michigan on October 11, 1930, the son of Raleigh and Eulane Pincumbe. On April 14, 1961, he married Beverlee Tinker of Traverse City, who survives. Bob graduated from Flint Central High School in 1948. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force. His curiosity kept him a life-long student. After attending DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago, he received his first-class FCC license. He then took many classes part time from 1961 to 1987, earning his BS Degree in Television Production from Ferris State University and his Master of Education Degree in Instructional Technology from Wayne State University. Classes in flying, sailing and Dale Carnegie were also taken in his spare time. In 1953 Bob started his career as a TV Engineer and was employed by several TV stations in Michigan, including Channel 12 WJRT Flint as Studio Supervisor and WGTU 29 & 8 as Vice President & Chief Engineer. He spent a few years on the faculty at Ferris as Head of Media Production, worked in the Instructional Systems and Special Projects Department at Chrysler's Corporate Headquarters in Auburn Hills, and later finished his work years at Cruse Communications in East Lansing as operations manager, retiring in 1998. His memberships include: Society of Motion Picture and TV Engineers; Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science; Traverse City Rotary and Elks Clubs and many more. While living in the Flint area he was active in The Flint Banjo Club, and was past President of Flint Toastmasters. He was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and a member of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple. He loved playing the banjo, sailing, tennis, and in retirement enjoyed bowling in the senior league. He was a volunteer for Munson Hospital, The Traverse City Senior Center and Local access TV as a producer. He is survived by his wife Beverlee, son Charles (Colleen) Pincumbe of The Woodlands, Texas; daughter Valerie Pincumbe of Traverse City; grandson James (Cassie) Pincumbe of Grand Blanc; brother John Pincumbe of Schoolcraft; sister-in-law Lana Pincumbe of Venice Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Lawrence Pincumbe; brother William Pincumbe; and sister-in-law Linda Pincumbe. The family would like to thank Wendy and Nadine and all of the Munson Hospice team for their support and dedication and requests that Bob be remembered through a memorial contribution to Munson Hospice House c/o Munson Healthcare Regional Foundation, 1500 Medical Campus Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684. Cremation has taken place. At Bob's request, no services will be held. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.

Robert Lee Pincumbe

October 11, 1930 - February 26, 2017