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Robert “Bob” Centers, age 89, of Saline, Michigan (formerly, Roscommon, Utica, Oxford and Lake Orion) passed away at home after a short illness on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 surrounded by family.
Bob was born July 20, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert L. Centers and Louisa (Ringrose) Centers.
On June 23, 1956 Bob married Nancy Woodbeck who preceded him in death on December 7, 2019 as did their son, Robert A. Centers on January 22, 2004.
Bob is survived by the remaining three of their four children, Michael (Margaret) Centers of Sterling Heights, Patti Vogel of Harrison Township and Kimberly (Marcel) Santiz of Saline. Bob is also survived by seven grandchildren, Marie (Clint) Peacock, Marcia (Jeremy) Walters, Michael (Mandi) Centers, Christopher Vogel, Philip (Annmarie) Vogel, Mara Santiz, Elise Santiz; twelve great-grandchildren, Carter, Kaylin, Jaidyn Peacock; Trevor, Haley, Kendall, Janell, Rylee, Payten Walters; Colton and Camden Centers and Thaddeus Vogel.
Bob worked as a railwayman in his early years and also while serving in the United States Armed Forces in Korea. He retired as a much-loved manager from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Previously he was also a Michigan State Trooper and was a member of their scuba search and rescue team for a time.
Bob loved University of Michigan sports, the Detroit Lions and a good laugh. He was loved by virtually everyone he touched, was always quick to share his sense of humor and will be remembered for the way he enriched others’ lives.
Friends may join the family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline. Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Drex Morton will officiate the service. Military Honors will be held under the auspices of the Washtenaw County Veteran’s Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robert’s name may be made to the American Heart Association or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To leave a memory you have of Bob, to sign his guestbook or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.
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No, the motion to approve & adopt was made by Ceo, seconded by Lesch. If you're interested in an unedited/unredacted version of Monday's meeting, the link to the video recording of our budget work session and regular meeting is provided below -
Thank you to those Council members who support the citizens and the Rec Center.
Please note, the rec center now requires 1/3 to almost 1/2 of its operations be funded by the City of Saline taxpayers. Approximately 10% of our City population uses the facility, while 2/3 of the members are non-resident. It’s time the non City residents of the Saline community pays its fair share.
What happened with the funding for the needed repairs at the Recreation Center? With all of the programs and community services provided at the Recreation Center, the nearby communities spending tens of millions of dollars to build new Recreation Centers, and the number of members/high usage for the Center and part
The mayor and city council love to spend taxpayer dollars frivolously. More and more $$$ into the rec center, that needs to stop. We still don’t have drinkable water and yet the city keeps raising rates. Can’t speak for everyone but I would much rather have clean water than a “lazy river!”
Sorry, Toby Crotty. Do not align to your assessment or thoughts. While nearby communities are spending tens of millions of dollars to build Recreation Centers (because of their value to citizens and communities), Saline is in the fortunate position of already having a very good facility in place which now needs to
You avoided my main point. The rec center is a nice amenity for those that use it. However, it is not a necessity. Clean safe water that we pay exorbitant rates for IS a necessity for EVERYONE!
The unprofessional behavior while in the supposed role of being a journalist when talking to that protester is ridiculous. The incorrect information and “facts” you spewed during the conversation are just par for the course. Thanks for showing up!
I agree with your comments about this journalist. I use the word journalist loosely here, as a journalist should be bringing forth the views of the people they are interviewing, not bringing their obvious bias into every forced conversation.
I understand the right 4 peaceful protests, why expose children to hate and show disrespect to our flag, what is that teaching the children. As a Korean Veteran I oppose anyone disrespecting our countries FLAG, shame on the protesters,