Robert E. Antisdel Sr., of Dowagiac

Published 8:30 am Tuesday, February 11, 2020

May 17, 1943 — Feb. 8, 2020

Robert “Bob” E. Antisdel Sr., 76, of Dowagiac, passed away at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born on May 17, 1943, in Niles, to the late Robert F. and Mary Louise (Alexis) Antisdel.

Bob graduated from Dowagiac Union High School, class of 1962. On Feb. 28, 1963, in Benton Harbor, Bob enlisted in the U. S. Navy. He was proud of his service and enjoyed every moment and made great friendships. Feb. 27, 1967 Bob received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy and moved back home to Dowagiac. Bob worked in construction for most of his life, installing flooring in mobile homes.

In Bob’s earlier years he enjoyed bowling with friends. He has always had a love of cars and was a gifted mechanic. Bob loved all varieties of music and could be found dancing when he has a chance. Bob became very spiritual in these past few years and had a passion for collecting bibles. Bob was a proud member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert D. Antisdel; and his siblings, Jacklyn Genereaux, James Manning and Mary Maddox.

He is survived by a son, Robert E. Antisdel, Jr., of Greensburg, Pennsylvania; sisters, Shirley Sigfrids, of Bridgman, Martha Mcconnell, of Dowagiac, and Sue (Brian) Andrews, of Mishawaka; and his brothers, Richard Antisdel and Kenneth Antisdel, both of Dowagiac. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and countless other friends.

A time of visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, with funeral services beginning at noon. Funeral services will also include the traditional Native American Pokagon Band Potawatomi service as well as Full Military Honors by the U. S. Navy and the American Legion Post 51. A private interment will follow in the veterans’ section at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Forest Glenn Assisted Living in Dowagiac.

Photos and memories may be shared with his family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.