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Robert L. Rustenholtz Sr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 25, 2025. He was born on October 26, 1935, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of the late Albert H. Rustenholtz and Sinnie (Klimp) Rustenholtz.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tessie Bradshaw and Dorothy Price; two brothers, Charles Rustenholtz and Albert Rustenholtz; a brother-in-law, Richard Wright; and a son-in-law, George Hixson.
Robert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patsy Wright, who survives. They were just one month away from celebrating 68 years of marriage.
Together, Robert and Pat spent many wonderful years traveling across the United States, including two trips to Alaska. Their travels also took them to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, St. Martin Island, Jamaica, and on several memorable cruises through the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii. They cherished time spent with family and attended many gatherings over the years.
Robert had a deep love for music. He enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, and over time, he collected a number of electric and acoustic guitars, which became a favorite hobby.
He retired from Allied Paper Inc. in 1989 at the age of 54, after a 36-year career in the paper industry. The last 23 years of his career were spent in management, where he was responsible for quality control and product specifications. He took courses at Western Michigan University in pulp and paper technology and attended numerous industry seminars. He was a proud member of Kalamazoo Tappi and received several awards during his time at Allied Paper.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert Jr. (Carol) Rustenholtz, and daughter, Cinda Hixson. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Mabel Holmes and Lucille Wright.
He was a proud grandfather to Robert Rustenholtz III, Andrea (Ben) DeYoung, Jennifer (Michael) Vallier, Jessica (Brad) Griffioen, Abby (Brett) Mumy, Carmen (Bryan) Widman, Joannah Honke, and Graham Honke.
His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren: Baylynn, Braylen, Colton, Dave, Donna, Harliegh, Jathan, Joey, Kaden, Kai, Kenny, Kenzie, Max, Oliver, Remi, Ripley, RJ, Rorie, Scarlett, Taj, and Thomas.
Robert will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members. To view Robert's personalized guestbook, please visit https://www.langelands.com