Robert William Fawcett Sr. Obituary (1928 - 2011)

Born to William and Anna (Psenick) Fawcett on August 27, 1928. He peacefully left his earthly state of life August 16, 2011. Our father left with cherished thoughts of reuniting with family and friends who left before him, who include his mother, father, and baby daughter Loretta Fawcett. Surviving Mr. Fawcett are his children, Robert William Fawcett Jr.; Joyce (Paul) Gibowski; Raymond Fawcett; Susanna (Eugene) Rogers Ostrander; Esther Fawcett-Brookway; Benjamin Denby; brother, Raymond Gott. Mr. Fawcett's Living legacy also includes 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren residing in several different states. Our father, Robert "Bob" Fawcett Sr. fought in WWII and the Korean wars. He served in three different branches of the military; Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. He received many metals, badges, and ribbons of honor including, but not limited to: Victory WWII, United Nations, National Defense, Korean Ribbon with three stars, and Korean PUC. Mr. Fawcett Sr. is a life member of the Lansing, Michigan VFW Post 701. Our Family has a long history of serving in the military from generation to generation. Mr. Fawcett Sr. was followed into military service by his eldest son Robert W. Fawcett Jr. who retired with 22+ years in the Navy and son Raymond Fawcett who also served in the Navy as well as grand daughter Rhenda Rogers who served in the Army in Iraq. May our earthly father rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.