Robert Wylie

Robert (Bob) Renwick Wylie, 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away on June 26, 2021. Bob was born in New Kensington PA, to the late Harvey and Grace Wylie. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Judith M. Wylie. He is survived by his sons, Charles (Kathryn) Wylie, and John (Karen) Wylie, and their children Lauren, Leah, Nathan, and Matthew. Bob was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps in the Philippines. Bob graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in Business Administration, and had a long and successful career in retail management. Bob was an avid tennis player for many years, and then turned his energy to the game of golf. He enjoyed years of involvement in the Great Lakes Senior Golf Association. Bob will be remembered for his positive attitude, his quick wit, his ability to make others smile, his kind words for everyone, and his deeply rooted faith. A Celebration of Life service is planned for August 14, 11am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson SE, in Grand Rapids. Interment will take place in western Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to Faith Hospice. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, (616) 452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Wylie, please visit our flower store.