Bob left his body peacefully with full confidence and grace. After graduating from Kelloggsville High School in 1948 he married the love of his life Dolores "Dee" Howe in 1949. He worked for Grand Rapids Press as a Stereotyper beginning in 1950, retiring in 1993 mastering multiple technology changes over those 43 years. He also worked part-time in tax accounting for 18 of those years. He was a problem solver and built not only their home in Wyoming, Michigan but designed, crafted, and installed multiple enhancements for events and to each of their homes. Bob was active in his and Dee's churches and in caring for extended family and enjoyed socializing with multiple friends. He pursued an amazing ministry of creating and sending cards to many he touched.

Dolores Swart his beloved wife of 73 years, daughter Holly (Lewie Rasho) Hawkins, daughter-in-law Lynn Swart, grandchildren Matthew (Erica) Hawkins, Stacy Swart, Benjamin (Jody) Hawkins, Joel Rasho, Leslie Cnossen, Alan (Christina) Swart, Kelly Rasho, Richard Koert, and Lindsey (Simon) Phelps are missing him. His 9 great-grandchildren will receive his legacy from those who knew him longer. Multiple nephews and nieces and their families and church families honor him as well.

His sons, David Swart and Steven Swart, parents John and Jenny Swart, and his siblings and Dolores' parents and siblings have passed before him.

A funeral service honoring Robert will take place at 1:00 p.m., with visitation starting at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684. Pastor Chris Emery will officiate.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Bayview Wesleyan Church Card and Outreach Ministries, 720 Wayne St., Traverse City, Michigan 49684.

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.