Mr. Robert "Bob" Kloet

June 13, 1921 - July 23, 2020

Mr. Robert “Bob” Kloet, age 99 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home Thursday July 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Selah, his infant sister Marian, and 3 daughters Sandra Kloet, Pamela “Sue” Reinhard and Kitte Rano. Surviving are: his loving wife of 37 years Shirley; children Michael Kloet, James (Cheryl) Kloet and Sherrill Kloet; stepchildren Becky (Kevin) Dumont and Steven Heemstra; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob was a graduate of Union High School in 1939, where he was a member of the 1938 City, District and Regional Champion Class A basketball team and a member of the 1939 All-City Class A basketball team. He was a 6 year US Marine Corps veteran where he served all 4 years of WWII. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 258. Bob was a very successful business owner with his partner Peter Parbel Jr. He was an avid sports fan, especially local high school sports, as well as a huge Michigan State fan. On any given Saturday in the fall, Bob would be dressed up in his greens and on his way to East Lansing to cheer on his favorite football team. He will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Per his wish, cremation has occurred and a private family interment will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Semper Fi to our Big Daddy.