Robert Milton Bedford

Robert M. Bedford, 89, of Pigeon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw.

Bob was born June 13, 1933 in Bad Axe to the late Walter and Olive (Eicher) Bedford. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1951. On December 11, 1954 he married Esther Block at the Kilmanagh EUB Church; she preceded him in death November 23, 2020.

In 1971 he moved to Marion, Indiana and worked at Active Industries before returning to Huron County in 1996. He was a member of Pigeon River Mennonite Church. He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music and traveling by motor home to visit his grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his daughters Darlene Hipsher of California and Diane (Vince) Laney of Elkton; grandchildren Elizabeth, Kristopher and Dylan; brothers John (Eileen) Bedford and Jerry (Ana) Bedford. He was preceded in death by his brother Neal.

A memorial service will be 2:00pm Sunday, December 18th at Pigeon River Mennonite Church in Pigeon. Interment will be in Pigeon River Mennonite Cemetery. Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.