Robert Alexander Herzog, Jr. Obituary (1930 - 2022)

Robert Alexander Herzog, Jr. Of Eaton Rapids, MI and formerly of Livonia, MI went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 9, 2022, at the age of 92. Bob was born on February 17, 1930, in Detroit, MI the son of Robert Herzog, Sr. and Esther (Marquardt) Herzog. He was raised in Westland where he graduated from McKenzie High School class of 1948 and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Michigan State College. Bob was introduced to the auto industry at a young age. While going to work with his uncle Everett at Chrysler he was able to watch the assembly and manufacturing process up close. His love for the auto industry grew as he went to work for Ford Motor Company where he retired as an executive assistant in 1988. Bob enjoyed vacationing and made numerous trips to Hawaii and Florida, he and his wife Susie moved to Lake Whales, FL before returning to MI to care for his aging parents. He was a member of Greenfield Village and loved to walk through museum of antique cars and attend car shows. Bob was a devout Christian and highly involved with his churches where he often sang in the church Choir. He was an avid reader of the Detroit News and adored spending time with his Dachshund dogs. Above all Bob was a loving and supporting husband and friend who will be deeply missed by all who loved him. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Jean Herzog and sister, Eleanor Bucy. Surviving is his wife of 38 years, Susan (Meek) Herzog; nieces, Jill (Terry) Prestell, Karyn (Warren) Pennington; great nieces and nephews, Hollie (Brian) Carnevale, Christopher Prestell, Daniel (Amanda) Pecheniuk, and Anderson James "A.J." Pecheniuk; brothers and sisters in-law, Joseph (Jewel) Meek, Jr., Carolyn Meek, Jerome Meek, Patricia (Brian) Wixson and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel with visitation starting at 3:00 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Crusade, Heartland Hospice, or the Salvation Army in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com