"Steve (jammer), I learned a lot from working with you but I think the thing I learned the most was that you are a honest,tell it like it is, and dont take no wrong from anyone kind of guy. I enjoyed the time we spent together at the yacht club and all the sailing talking we did. I just wanted to let you know that I considered you a cool guy who taught me alot about building. Feel free to contact me if you want to,come on down for a visit or whatever.I,m sorry about your loss, but I think I understand. Dean Trost"
In loving memory of
ROBERT J. JENNINGS
November 27, 1930 - November 5, 2007
Robert J. Jennings, 76, of 621 Silver Creek Road, Harvey, died Monday evening, November 5, 2007 at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette.
Bob was born on November 27, 1930 in Pontiac, a son of Wilbur J. and Catherine Elizabeth (Gallagher) Jennings. He was a 1950 graduate of Pontiac High School.
Following graduation, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving tours of duty in Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Newfoundland. He was stationed at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base from 1960 until his retirement from the military in 1971.
Following his retirement, Bob worked for Snap-On-Tools as a salesman and also owned and operated the Dry Dock Tavern for four years.
In his free time, Bob loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Jennings of Harvey; 11 children, Terry (Deborah) Jennings of Gwinn, Ronald, Steven, Philip, Carolyn (Paul) Watters, Kate (Karen) Jennings and J. Wilbur, all of Marquette, Joseph of Vero Beach, Fl, Corrine Stentz of Marquette, Michael (Barb) Jennings of Denver, Colorado, Roberta (Don) Keena of Grand Rapids; 18 grandchildren, Todd (Bridget) Jennings, Nathan Jennings, Jessica (David) Bienvenue, Laura (Jon) Stache, Jeff Woodward, J. Wilbur, Donald and Justin Jennings, Elizabeth Jennings, Ashley (Matt) Brege, Cassandra Jennings, Abbie Watters, Ryan Gruver, Daniel Artibee, Donny, Justin and Mathew Keena, and Michael Jennings, Jr.; 4 great grandchildren, Jasmine, Samantha, Matthew and Olivia Keena; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents was an infant grandson, Jared Jennings.
The Jennings family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Louis the King Catholic Church in Harvey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Ben Paris officiating.
Mr. Jennings grandchildren will act as his escorts.
Memorials are preferred to the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Activity Fund, 425 Fisher St., Marquette, MI 49855.
Tributes
"Carolyn, Paul, Kate and family. Were very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Keep your memories of him close to your heart. You have our deepest sympathy. Laurie & Steve"
"So sorry to hear about Bob , knew he was very ill , now maybe free of all the pain an suffering,. Our hearts go out to you all, I'll remember the good times at the bar, he was one of a kind. love you all Jackie an Steve"