Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Johnston, Robert "Bob" Lee October 20, 2026
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Greenville Daily News - Sat. October 24, 2026

Excerpts from Greenville Obituary

ROBERT LEE JOHNSTON

Died Tuesday, October 20, 2026-age 82 of Orleans.
Born March 24,1944 in Lakeview, MI.
Raised in Lakeview by his Mother Doris & stepfather, Kenneth Rasmussen.
Graduated from Lakeview High School in Class of 1963,
Married September 5, 1964 to Gloria Schnicke, his high school sweetheart.
Robert & Gloria raised two sons, Kenneth & Kevin.
Bob worked at General Motors over 30 years, until retirement.
He was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Belding, MI.
Bob was a hunter & fisherman, spent Summer days fishing at Long Lake with his 
friend Ron & steelhead trout fishing on Grand River.
Survived by his wife, Gloria Johnston of 62 years, son Kenneth (Tina) Johnston, 
grandchildren; Megan, Casey, (Sharli), Cory (Courtney, Kyler (KeAnna), Makenzie,
great-grandchildren; Trae, Cayson, Natasia, Graysen, Kendyl, Wesley, Sawyer; 
brother, Dale (Phyllis) Rasmussen; brothers-in-law,Gary (Carol) Schnicke, & 
Dennis (Connie) Schnicke & sister-in-law, Sandra (James) Marquis, many nieces & 
nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Doris & Kenneth Rasmussen; son, Kevin 
Johnston; sister, Bonne Rasmussen & sister-in-law, Kay (Arthur) Ryno.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 26, 2026 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 
Belding,MI at 12:00 pm.with Rev. Robert Wagner as officiant.
Visitation will be Sunday October 25, at Hurst Funeral Home, from 5:00 to 7:00 
p.m. 
Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or West 
Michigan Hospice.
Messages of Condolence may be shared at www.hurstfh.com


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