Robert C. “Bob” Ball
May 12th, 1928 - April 19th, 2025
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Bob's Obituary
Robert C. Ball, 96, of St. Joseph, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, MI.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 am on May 10th at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave. Stevensville, MI. Friends may visit from 10:30 am until the time of the service. Internment will take place at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Christ Lutheran Church, Stevensville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Bob was born on May 12, 1928, to Anton and Anna Ball in Stevensville, MI. He attended Stevensville High School where he played basketball and tennis, and graduated with the Class of 1947. On June 5, 1948, Bob married the love of his life, Maryanne at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph.
Bob dedicated 40 years to Whirlpool Corporation, working in Quality Control before retiring in 1987.
An avid outdoorsman, Bob especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending countless hours on Lake Michigan in pursuit of salmon. He was a devoted family man who loved gathering for picnics on the beach and taking his family water skiing on the St. Joe River.
In retirement, Bob and Maryanne remained active in the community, especially through the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Service Center, where they participated in a variety of activities, including many games of cards and dominoes. He and Maryanne also cherished their travels together, creating lasting memories on many wonderful trips over the years. Above all, Bob treasured the time spent with his family.
Bob is survived by his children, Gaylann (Barbara Wray) Ball, Amara “Amy” (Wayne) Houck and Vincen (Elizabeth) Ball; grandchildren, Hilary (Kurk) Petterson, Dustin (Megan) Houck and Vincent (Meghan) Ball; great-grandchildren, Austin Houck, Madelynn Houck and one great-grandchild due in September. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Maryanne Ball; parents; siblings, Tony, Anna, and George.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:30 am on May 10th at Christ Lutheran Church, 4333 Cleveland Ave. Stevensville, MI. Friends may visit from 10:30 am until the time of the service. Internment will take place at a later date in Riverview Cemetery, St. Joseph, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Christ Lutheran Church, Stevensville. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Bob was born on May 12, 1928, to Anton and Anna Ball in Stevensville, MI. He attended Stevensville High School where he played basketball and tennis, and graduated with the Class of 1947. On June 5, 1948, Bob married the love of his life, Maryanne at Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Joseph.
Bob dedicated 40 years to Whirlpool Corporation, working in Quality Control before retiring in 1987.
An avid outdoorsman, Bob especially enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending countless hours on Lake Michigan in pursuit of salmon. He was a devoted family man who loved gathering for picnics on the beach and taking his family water skiing on the St. Joe River.
In retirement, Bob and Maryanne remained active in the community, especially through the St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Service Center, where they participated in a variety of activities, including many games of cards and dominoes. He and Maryanne also cherished their travels together, creating lasting memories on many wonderful trips over the years. Above all, Bob treasured the time spent with his family.
Bob is survived by his children, Gaylann (Barbara Wray) Ball, Amara “Amy” (Wayne) Houck and Vincen (Elizabeth) Ball; grandchildren, Hilary (Kurk) Petterson, Dustin (Megan) Houck and Vincent (Meghan) Ball; great-grandchildren, Austin Houck, Madelynn Houck and one great-grandchild due in September. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Maryanne Ball; parents; siblings, Tony, Anna, and George.
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