Robert Raymond Jewett

February 28, 1933 - December 31, 2010

Robert Raymond Jewett of Lebanon, MO formerly of Mesick died Friday, December 31, 2010 at Christian Health Care of Lebanon North in Missouri. He was 77. He was born on February 28, 1933 in Cadillac to Raymond & Pearl (Freese) Jewett. He married the former Ruth Rosella Kibbe on July 19, 1952 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 3, 2006. Mr. Jewett had served in the National Guard Reserves and retired from General Motors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing cards, listening to country music and time spent with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of two years, Ruby Jewett of Lebanon, MO; his children: Richard A. (Ranae) Jewett of Lincoln Park, MI, Jane M. and Pearl A. Jewett of Missouri, Bruce Jewett of Holt, MI, Daniel I. Jewett and Robert D. Jewett both of Missouri; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; step-mother, Frances Jewett of Berrien Springs, MI; brothers & sisters: Ronald (Jan) Jewett of Dayton, OH, Carolyn Greeley of Cadillac, David (Jenny) Jewett of Gallatin, TN and Doris (Doug) Marsh of Statham, GA; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife of 54 years Ruth he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Shirley; brothers: Dale, Raymond and James and a sister, Pat. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 8, 2011 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (8389 S. 39 Rd.) in Cadillac with Reverend Richard A. Jewett officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Township Cemetery in Wexford County. Friends may meet the family at the church on Friday from 2-8 PM. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.