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Robert K. LaFave

Born: 9/15/1947
Died: 11/4/2020
Age: 73
Community: Flint, MI

LAFAVE, Robert K. - Of Flint, age 73, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence.

A private family service will be held at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Dr. Max B. Hayden officiating.

Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.

Robert was born in Standish, Michigan on September 15, 1947, the son of the late Robert and Gertrude (Trombley) LaFave. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in Vietnam as a medic. He was a member of VFW, Burton Eagles and the American Legion. On August 7, 1970, he married Joyce Lidster in Flint. Robert retired from General Motors. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and golf. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving are wife, Joyce;

son, Robert and wife Becky LaFave of Arizona;

grandchildren, Joscelin Allen of AZ, Carson LaFave of AZ and Lexis Jayden and Ryan LaFave of Flint;

brothers and sisters, Gilbert and wife Debbie LaFave of Standish, Grace Privett of Mt. Morris, Linda Bouchard of Grand Blanc and John and wife Sherry LaFave of Flint;

brother-in-law, Robert Lidster and wife Ginny of Pontiac;

and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Robin LaFave, sister, Janet Huggins and brother, Dennis LaFave.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

Web Site: http://www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Visitation
Date:   11/5/2020
Time:   -
 
Funeral Service
Private Service

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