Robert T. "Bob" Dorgan's Obituary
Mr. Robert Dorgan, age 64, passed away on Saturday, April, 14, 2012 at home after a courageous fight against cancer. Bob was born February 20, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Shirley (Schomer) Dorgan. He married Peggy Bachmann Cook on February 21, 1976 in Rock Island, Illinois. Bob was employed in various salaried and management positions at International Harvester, Teledyne Continental Motors, Johnson Technology, Howmet, General Dynamics and retired from TGW Ermanco as Plant Manager. He enjoyed photography, fishing and his grandchildren, Mazarine Linderman, Madyson and Griffin Dorgan, and Lukas and Jude Cook who survive him. He is also survived by his wife, Peggy, and sons, Christopher (Heather) Cook of North Yarmouth, Maine and Michael Dorgan of Muskegon, MI; his mother, Shirley; nieces, nephews, sisters, brother-in-law, and his dog, Scooter. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert; and sister, Linda Brady. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 1PM Thursday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100. VISITATION with the family will be 5-7PM Wednesday. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to Harbor Hospice will be appreciated. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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