Robert Dunham

July 17, 1928 - December 3, 2020

Robert "Bob" Harold Dunham, 92, of Kalkaska passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. Bob was born in Grand Rapids to the late Harold Ross and Frances Viola (Barns) Dunham on July 17, 1928. He was married to his wife and the love of his life of 66 years, Betty (Lewis) Dunham. He loved his family, trains and his cows. As a young man, he shoveled coal for Pere Marquette Steam Engine #2252. Then he and Betty moved to Betty’s hometown of Kalkaska to raise their family. He worked at Wayne Wire and then retired from Kalkaska County Road commission after 35 years of service. He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Pam Dunham, Mary Ellen (Rick) Wallace, Sonja Dunham, Ole (Rose) Dunham, Eric Dunham, Jennifer (Jeff) Hagen; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, son Robbie and great-granddaughter Maddison. A private family service will take place with a burial following at Oliver Township Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral and Cremation Services.