Robert Arnold Sundholm Jr.

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Robert Arnold Sundholm, Jr., passed away Friday, June 10th, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, tended by family and surrounded by loving support. He was born in Ludington, Michigan on March 10, 1934, to Arnold Sundholm and Lucille LaBelle. He attended school in Ludington and then entered the United States Air Force after graduating from its Academy. He was a combat veteran of the Viet Nam War. Bob traveled extensively with the Air Force, living in Alaska, Texas, Greenland, Germany, and England, among other places. After retiring from the Air Force in 1982, he became the administrator of the Village House assisted living facility in Ludington, before retiring. He volunteered for the Area Agency on Aging, including on the advisory board, for over thirty years. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie; five children: Sue (Ken) Iskra, Kathy Sundholm, Rus (Tracy) Sundholm, Jennifer (John) Morrison and Scott (Sandy) Barner; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Pete (Christie) Sundholm; and one small black cat. He was Uncle Bob to many devoted nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Sundholm; granddaughter, Wendy Bradley; and sister, Kris (Jim) Riva. Bob loved to read, golf, solve crossword puzzles, watch PBS, drink Manhattans, visit “The Compound”, and listen to Neil Diamond. He cared deeply about his family, friends, community, and country. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 501 E Danaher St. in Ludington, Michigan with Fr. Mick Shriver officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family from 10-11 am at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (https://www.aaawm.org/donate).