Robert A. Tate

Robert Alan Tate, 75, of Pigeon, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Scheurer Health in Pigeon.

Bob was born May 20, 1950 in Cass City to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Schulze) Tate. In 1968 he graduated from Laker High School. He married Linda Grifka on July 12, 1975 at St. John Catholic Church in Ubly. Bob retired from Axis Machining and Winsor Twp Fire Department. He loved youth sports, either organizing various leagues and teams, cheering on his grandkids, or coaching his kids in baseball and football. He loved spreading Christmas joy to young and old alike. He enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking, with his garage being his gallery and place to gather with family and friends. On nice days he could be found riding and enjoying his motorcycle around the Thumb.

Bob is survived by his wife Linda; children Todd of Pigeon, Joel (Lara) of Apollo Beach, FL, and Beth Ann (Ryan) Damm of Pigeon; grandchildren Cassie Stahl, Ryleigh Tate, Kennedy Tate, Natalie Damm and Reagan Damm; brothers Richard (Mary) of Cass City and Timothy (Trisha) of Pigeon.

Funeral services will be at 11:00am Saturday, December 27th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon. Visitation will be 2-7pm Friday at Cross Lutheran Church. 

Memorials may be made to Cross Lutheran Church and Winsor Fire Department.