Robert "Bob" Platt

PLATT (Rockford) - Mr. Robert "Bob" Platt, age 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. He was a 1943 graduate of Rockford High School. Bob worked at Burch Body, Morton Motor Sales, Rowden Ford, and then he opened his own business, Platt Auto Service. Later he became the Transportation Director for Rockford Public Schools. Bob was a member of Grace Evangelical Free Church and was a trustee emeritous. His family would like to thank the caregivers of Renal Associates, Inc. for the love, care, and compassion given to Bob. He is survived by his loving wife and high school sweetheart June (Bailey); children, Carolyn Salisbury of Greenville, Suzanne Dahlstedt of Rockford, and Robert "Bob" and Anna Platt of Sparta; grandchildren, Dena (Brian) Shotko, Charles (Tracy) Salisbury, Brenda (Steve) Bolin, Jason (Rachel) Blakeslee, Julie (Jason) Hoek, and Brian Platt; great-grandchildren, Alek, Blake, Noah, Abbey, Marley, Mallory, Alex, Lucas, Austin, and Tyler; brothers and sisters, Ted (Helen) Platt, David (Marla) Platt and Violet (Jim) Robinson; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gordon (Irene) Nelson and Mrs. Helen Platt; brother-in-law, Charles Brantner; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Charley and Edith Platt, brothers Howard and Alvin "Buck", and sister Jeanne Brantner. The service for Mr. Platt will be Saturday at 12 (noon) at Grace Evangelical Church with Pastor Kevin Reed officiating. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Grace Evangelical Church, 4714 13 Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the service at the church. Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com