Robert E. Gard, age 92, of Grandville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 surrounded by his family.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Vern and Iva Gard; three brothers and one sister. He will be lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Linda and Steve Bryant, Lorna and Dave Helder, and Heather and Bob Brown, Jr.; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara and Ed Schmieding; and many nieces and nephews.  Bob proudly served our country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theater .  Memorial services will be held 11 am Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home.