Robert J. Sines, 72, of Sister Lakes, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph.

Bob’s life began July 27, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Raymond and Lenora (Kramer) Sines.

He was a graduate of Leo High School in Chicago and attended DePaul University for two years, also in Chicago.

He began his working career at the age of 16 as a part-time employee at Spic and Span Grocery Store, which later evolved into a meat processing company known as Mayhew Meats Arturo’s Products famous for their roast beef and sausage.

Bob grew with the company and became a valued employee and integral part of the business.

He retired in 1982 and moved to Sister Lakes to live and take care of his elderly parents.

During his early retirement years he worked part-time for a number of years as a bartender at Ade’s Glass Tap Restaurant. Bob was an avid bowler his entire life and bowled in leagues in Illinois and Michigan as well as numerous tournaments. In his latter years you would see Bob all over the Sister Lakes area on his bicycle from Memorial Day throgh Labor Day where he worked on and reached his goal of cycling 2,000 miles in that time frame. He was also an avid fisherman during the spring through fall season. Bob enjoyed people and had a gift for bringing people together.

He had his morning breakfast group who met at local restaurants regularly, the Friday group at Lutz’s Restaurant, and his weekday and weekend friends, all of whom were enriched by his loving and humorous personality.

He was a regular usher at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, leaving is sister, Shirley McDade (nee Sines) and brother-in-law Robert and a multitude of friends.

His funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Keeler Cemetery with his parents, Raymond and Lenora. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the American Cancer Research Society. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory for Bob at www.yazel-clark.com.