Robert "Bill" W. Eskew's Obituary
Robert “Bill” W. Eskew, age 84, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born September 7, 1937, in Spring Lake, Michigan, to John and Pauline (Batchelor) Eskew. On August 23, 1958, Robert married the love of his life, Barbara Mihalek, and they were blessed with 63 years of marriage together. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Spring Lake. After high school, Robert spent 43 years as a technical illustrator for General Dynamics. Robert was a person of many talents. He loved cars, especially building them from the frame up and then showing them at car shows. He was also an avid motorcyclist and appreciated the opportunity to ride with his friends and family. He also enjoyed flying airplanes, competition shooting, and was a major history buff. One area he really liked to explore was family genealogy. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Barbara; daughters: Mary (Douglas) Chittenden, Jeanne Eskew, and Laura Alexandria; grandchildren, Joshua (Tanisha) Chittenden and Michelle Chittenden; 4 sisters, Roben Small, Sharon (Greg) Swanson, Tam (Jim) Lambert, and Kimberly (Mark) Brown; sister-in-law, Betty Anne Sweet; brother-in-law, Daniel King; several nieces, nephews, and Special Cousins; extended family, Bob, Tina, Robert, and Kyle Adams; and special friend, James Lupone. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417, with Fr. Bill VanderWerff officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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