Wayne Phillip Kober's Obituary
Wayne Phillip Kober age 79, of Ravenna, MI. died Friday, April 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on May 9, 1941 in Sparta, MI to the late Herold G. and Esther A. (Lachmann) Kober. He married Ruth Ann (Peters) Kober on July 15, 1961 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2018. Wayne worked at the Ravenna Area Schools for many years as Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement.
Wayne is survived by: 1 Daughter: Lori (James) Sova of Coopersville, Dennis (Terri) Kober of Casnovia and Ronald (Sally) Kober of Sparta. 7 Grandchildren. 2 Sisters: Mary Ann Snell of Grand Rapids and Marlene (Dwight) Anderson of Comstock Park.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wife Ruth Ann, 1 Daughter: Nancy Iwaniw and 1 Brother: Walter.
A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 11:00am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin with Pastor Mark Oswald officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Township Cemetery.
The family will greet friends on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00pm and again on Wednesday 1 hour prior to service at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Conklin.
Memorials may be directed to: Trinity Lutheran School
Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc. to sign the online Facebook page.
The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511
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