Robert L. "Bob" Shankland

Robert L. "BobÃ¢â‚¬Â Shankland of Cadillac passed away suddenly, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 61. Bob was born July 26, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan. Bob graduated from Cadillac High School in 1973 and later earned his associate's degree from Ohio Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio. Bob starting working for Kroger Grocery in Columbus, Ohio while in college. After college he transferred to the Cadillac Store and worked there until he became employed at Consumers Power in 1982. Bob began at Consumers as a meter reader and retired as a senior lineman from Consumers Energy after over 30 years of employment. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Cadillac and served as a Sunday School teacher and a deacon there. Bob was passionate about putting others first and was very humble in every aspect of his life. He was the best husband ever. He was proud of his sons and what they have accomplished in their lives. Bob's greatest joys were his three grandchildren. He loved water sports: waterskiing, boating and canoeing. Bob was also active in the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, biking, riding motorcycles, camping and walking his dog, Henry. On October 4, 1980 he married the former Rhonda S. Nicholls and she survives him along with their children: Andrew (Rebecca) Shankland of Harrietta, Tim Shankland of South Lake Tahoe, California and Pete Shankland of Wolverine; grandchildren: Lillian, Noah and Benjamin; parents, George and Barb Shankland and Pat Shankland all of Cadillac; brothers: David (Shonna)Shankland of Cadillac, Ed Shankland of Wellston, Chris Shankland of Cadillac and Dan Shankland of Redlands, California; a step-sister, Pam (Allen) Daghlian of San Francisco, California and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 24, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Cadillac with Reverend Chad Zaucha officiating. Friends may meet the family Sunday, July 23, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac. Burial will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cadillac Area Backpack Program. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Robert L. "Bob" Shankland

July 26, 1955 - July 19, 2017