Robert E. Ely, of Dowagiac

Published 11:26 am Monday, July 17, 2017

Sept. 25, 1939 — July, 15, 2017

Robert K. Ely, 77, of Dowagiac, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Caretel Inn of Lakeland.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. Those wishing to send a condolence or sign the guest book online may do so at clarkch.com.

Bob was born on Sept. 25, 1939, to the late Maurice and Ruth Ely. He served in the Army Reserves. Bob loved the west and spending time on Dewey Lake. Bob is survived by his daughter, Christine (Kent Holdaway) Gupta; grandchildren, Ashnaya Gupta, Arjun Gupta, Anuj Gupta and Asher Holdaway; sisters, Carol Gallagher and Jo Ann McDonnell and brother, Tom (Betty) Ely. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Ely.