Robert L. Haley, Jr., 57, of Bronson, died September 1, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System.


The funeral service will be Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson
with Rev. Robert Taylor from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Bronson American Legion. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery.


Visitation will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 2-8:00 PM at Dutcher-Kolcz Funeral Home in Bronson.


Bob was born December 9, 1952 in Battle Creek to Robert L. and Berneice (Howard) Haley, Sr.
He married Barbara (Roussey) Herman on September 6, 2008 in Bronson.
Bob graduated from Union City High School in 1971 and served in the US Army for 8 years, during the Vietnam War. He worked at Griswald’s in Union City for 18 years and most recently for Bronson Precision Products. Mr. Haley also served 12 years in the Air National Guard in Battle Creek. He was a lifetime member of the Bronson American Legion, where he was part of the drill team for many years. Bob enjoyed bowling with the Bronson Bowling League and had formerly served as a board member on the Bronson Bowling Association. He loved spending time outdoors by camping and enjoyed his motorcycle and tinkering with cars.


Bob is survived by his wife Barbara, his mother Berneice Teachout of Union City, sons Robert U. (Angela) Haley of Honolulu, HI, Benjamin L. (Julie) Herman of Lexington, KY, daughter Gloria (Michael) Taylor of Linden, brother Bill (Diane) Haley of Sherwood, sister Lorraine (Garth) Kincaid of Sherwood, step-mother Sally Haley of Battle Creek, seven grandchildren, Zoe and Travis Haley of Honolulu, HI, Alyssa and Zachary Taylor of Linden, Zachary Lantz, Owyn and Aidan Spahr of Lexington, KY.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Haley, Sr. in 2007.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family .