Robert L. "Bob" Montague Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert L. "BobÃ¢â‚¬Â Montague of Lake City, formerly of Cadillac, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 89. He was born September 18, 1924 in Cadillac to Harold and Vada (Bodary) Montague and they preceded him in death. He married the former Joyce M. Payne on April 17, 1946 in Cadillac and she preceded him in death on June 13, 1993. Bob graduated from Cadillac High School and shortly after enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly volunteered for assignment to the 10th Mountain Infantry and fought during World War II in Italy. After WWII Bob couldn't give up his love for skiing so he trained and became a member of the Ski Patrol at Caberfae Peaks. He worked at the finish department at Chris Craft until moving his family to Paw Paw, Michigan for a short time. In 1965 Bob and his family moved back to Cadillac to take over the Spot Roller Rink and Payne Tire from his father in law, Ray Payne. Payne Tire has now been in the family for three generations, it was there Bob was named "Flat Tire.Ã¢â‚¬Â Bob had also been a volunteer fire fighter for the City of Cadillac. He was a life member of the AMVETS Post #110 of Cadillac. He enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, watching all sports, especially the athletics of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his children: Dennis (Mary Beth) Montague of Kalamazoo, Thomas (Kate) Montague and Robert (Lynn) Montague all of Cadillac and Molly (Tom) Neblock of Lake City; grandchildren: Tim (Sarissa), Melissa, Jeff, Chris (Jessica), Andy (Sarah) and Katie; two step grandsons, Kevin and David; six great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Lamphere and Richard (Ann) Montague; sister in law, Barbara Johns; brother in law, Bernard Mikowski and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a son, Terrance; a brother, Carlyle "MontyÃ¢â‚¬Â and a sister, Norma Mikowski. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac Deacon Jim Siler officiating. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the services. His final resting place will be Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to C.A.S. A. (Cadillac All Sports Association) or to charity of choice. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Robert L. "Bob" Montague

September 18, 1924 - March 6, 2014