Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Bouck

Robert J. Bouck, 68, Grand Ledge, MI, passed away on September 13, 2011, following a massive heart attack. Bob was born October 1, 1942, the son of Vene and Edythe (Hiscock) Bouck and was a lifelong resident of Grand Ledge where he was an active member of his community.He was devoted to his family and is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Terry (Dayrell) Bouck, his children, Kristen (Scott) Kemp and Andrew (Debra) Bouck, and six grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Lindsay, Taylor and Camryn Kemp and Oscar, Elliott, and Maxwell Bouck. Also surviving are his mother, Edythe Bouck, siblings Don (Kaye) Bouck, Bill (Becky) Bouck, and Nancy (Pat) McGuirk, and his in-laws, Jenni (Rick) Stulen, Betsy (Clyde) Hart, and Mark (Janet) Dayrell, as well as many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Vene, his in-laws, Ben and Polly Dayrell, and his nephew Trent McGuirk.Bob was an admirable man – kind, considerate, generous, loving and strong. He was always content with his life and surroundings, but was happiest in his hometown of Grand Ledge or in the woods of the Upper Peninsula where he enjoyed hunting with his brothers, son, and nephews. He also had a passion for collecting antiques, particularly antique advertising and tins. He gave freely of his time to numerous community groups, including heavy involvement in the Grand Ledge Pony-Colt Baseball and Softball League, Grand Ledge Baseball and the Bullpen Club where he was the “voice of the Comets” at every home baseball game, sixteen years on the Grand Ledge Public Schools Board of Education, and a founding member of the Grand Ledge Historical Society and Opera House Authority. Bob graduated from Grand Ledge High School, class of 1960. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Michigan State University. He was employed by Lansing Community College for 38 years as a Professor in the business division and as the first President of the Lansing Community College Foundation. After his retirement from LCC, he enjoyed another part-time working interest at United Food Service Solutions in Grand Ledge. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Grand Ledge Pony Colt Baseball and Softball League (PO Box 15, Grand Ledge, MI 48837) or the Grand Ledge Area Historical Society (PO Box 203, Grand Ledge, MI 48837). Visitation will be held at the Grand Ledge First Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Hwy, on Thursday, September 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. At Bob’s request, a private memorial service for family will be held on Friday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Holihan-Atkin Funeral home and online condolences may be left at www.holihanatkin.com.

Mr. Robert J. "Bob" Bouck

October 1, 1942 - September 13, 2011