Robert Mack Bacon

(February 24, 1933 - September 19, 2007)

Robert Mack Bacon, age 74 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at his home following a long illness. Bob was born on February 24, 1933 in Fremont to Dan and Ruby (MacLaren) Bacon and graduated from Fremont High School in 1951. Bob married Barbara Willis on July 31, 1954 in Fremont and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Bob had worked at Gerber Products Company Corporate Offices for many years and retired as supervisor in the janitorial department. Bob treasured the time he spent with his loving wife, children and grandchildren. Bob enjoyed all types of sports and was an active Fremont Packer Sports enthusiast where he was active in the Fremont Packer Backers for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and was a U of M fan.

Bob is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara of Fremont; his children, Julie Weiss of Fremont; Jodie (Kent) Scott of Fremont; Laurie (Brian) Blum of Russellville, Arkansas; Dale (Lenore) Bacon of Fremont; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; his sisters, Anne Bacon of Fremont; Phyllis Heft of Fremont; his brothers, Charles Bacon of Fremont; Dan (Jane) Bacon of Goodyear, Arizona; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Leona Willis of Fremont; sister-in-law, Doreen (Dick) Schummer of Swartz Creek, Michigan; brother-in-law, Buck (Marsha) Willis of Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

VISITATION : Sunday from 2-3:30pm at the Fremont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Fremont. FUNERAL SERVICES : 3:30pm at the Fremont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Fremont. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Fremont Packer Backers. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com.