In loving memory of

Robert Edmond Deweerdt
March 25, 1929 - September 23, 2012

Robert Deweerdt 83, of Commerce Twp. passed September 23, 2012. Beloved husband of 58 years to the late Ethel (Sopfe). Born March 25th 1929 in Detroit, son of the late Camille and Mary (Vanhoutte) Deweerdt, Loving father of James (Kathy) Deweerdt, Carol (James) Ross, Linda Reedo, Kevin (Jeanne) Deweerdt, and Thomas (Cheryl) Deweerdt; dear brother of Helen Howat; grandfather of James (Tara) Deweerdt, Amy (Kenneth) Daliege, Tara Reed, Shane Reed, Christian Purchiss, Nathan Deweerdt, Cincy Deweerdt, Brent and Alyssa Deweerdt; great-grandfather of Winter Deweerdt, Rodney and David Daliege. Robert was preceded in death by a grandchild-in-law, Jennifer St. Onge-Purchiss. Robert was employed by Chrysler for 36 years, retired in 1989. He often spent his time boating, enjoying family and wintering in Florida. He loved life and enjoyed every beautiful day. Visitation Wednesday, September 26, 2-9pm with funeral service Thursday 11am at the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren, MI 48088.

Tributes

Walt Esser wrote on Sep 26, 2012:

"Bob was one of the best people I knew. Always ready to help-Always ready with a good word. He lived a good life and was an example to all of us."

The Welch Family wrote on Sep 26, 2012:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to lose a loved one."

Jane Way wrote on Sep 26, 2012:

"Carol: I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you, and may the Lord lift up His countenance on you and give you peace. "

Carol Deweerdt Ross wrote on Sep 26, 2012:

"I will always hear Dad saying, "Whatever it is, we can handle it.""

Kathy Kirchoff wrote on Sep 26, 2012:

"What a dear man. I always enjoyed his company. I will miss him, but, take comfort in knowing that he has rejoined his beloved Ethyl, and, they are in the loving arms of God. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. Rest in peace, Bob."

Wayne and Sonya Wood wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"What a great guy. The best boss, and a great friend. We will miss him and never forget him. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. We will always rememeber him like he always remembered us! God bless!"

Yarie Ramos wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Yarie Ramos wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"God rest his soul"

The family of Robert Deweerdt wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"May he rest in peace. "

The Daliege Family wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Rodney and David will miss their "Papa". I will miss one of the greatest men I have ever known. -your loving grandaughter"

A Friend wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me I know the apple tree is reserved for you and me And I'll be true till you come marchin' home "

Karen Hughes wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Carol, I was very sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I will be remembering your family in my prayers and hope that the good memories you have of your Dad will sustain you through your grieving. "

Rose Lincoln wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Carol. I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I'll be thinking about you and your family and keep you all in my prayers. Rose"

Clara Verhaagh wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Carol, My heart, thoughts , and prayers are with you and your family."

Janet wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"My heart is with your family. I am so sorry for your loss."

The DeWeerdt Family wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"The Light became a little bit dimmer with Robert's passing, but yet brighter with the love he left behind."

Kathy Howat-Caldwell wrote on Sep 25, 2012:

"Lots of memories...Higgins Lake camping...spending lots of time 1104 Ottawa street. RIP Uncle Bob. "

Tara Reed wrote on Sep 24, 2012:

"In memory of the most handsome man in the world!"

Brian A. Joseph and the Verheyden staff wrote on Sep 24, 2012:

"Know of our thoughts and prayers."