Robert Ferguson

Dr. Robert Kendall Ferguson, age 92, of Kalamazoo, MI passed away at his Kalamazoo home on Friday, November 17, 2017. Robert was born in Watervliet on October 29, 1925, the son of the late George Kendall Ferguson, Sr. and Esther DenAndel Ferguson. He graduated high school from Lake Forest Academy in Illinois. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received his medical degree. He completed his internship at Northwestern University and then residency and specialized training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. He established medical practice in Kalamazoo in the 1950's and retired in the late 1980's. During that time he was an attending physician at Bronson Methodist Hospital and Borgess Medical Center. Robert was an avid and accomplished sailor, who enjoyed racing star boats on Gull Lake and competed in the Bacardi Cup in Florida. He served on the board of directors of First America Bank, was a member of the Kalamazoo Park Club and was active in the Argonauts Men's Club. He was also an active sponsor and proponent of Planned Parenthood. He was married to Virginia Aller Ferguson, who preceded him in death on September 8, 2011. Robert is survived by his children, George Ferguson of Tucson, AZ, Gordon (Cindy) Ferguson of Downers Grove, IL and Peter Ferguson of South Haven, MI; two grandchildren, Sarah and Nick Ferguson; and his good friend and companion, Eleanor Heeringa. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Ferguson; and siblings, George Ferguson, Hallie Ferguson and Richard Ferguson. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Robert's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St., Kalamazoo, MI 49009. Minister Scott Burdick will officiate the service. Following the service friends are invited to join the family in the Langeland Reception Hall for a time of fellowship. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.