Robert Kenneth Motman

May 5, 1929 ~
June 23, 2021

Robert “Bob” K. Motman, age 92, of Grand Rapids, was peacefully called home to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Bob was a kind, humble and loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa who cherished his family. Bob proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was the original owner of Motman’s Orchard and Greenhouses. He took pride in his work and was blessed with a strong work ethic. Over the years, he employed many young people at the orchard and greenhouses and took great joy in teaching and influencing them in positive ways. After he retired, he and his wife, Marty, enjoyed wintering in Florida and taking drives enjoying the beauty of the country. Above all, his faith in Jesus was evident to all who knew him. He gave of his time and talents serving his Lord at church in many ways. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Marian Motman; his brother, Ron Motman; and sister, Deloris Smith. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 67 years, Martha “Marty” Motman; children, Mike and Beth Motman, Dave Motman, Linda and Harvey Kiel; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Geraldine Vander Bei; sister-in-law, Judy Motman; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 11 am at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW with Pastor Vern Bareman officiating. Burial Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday, June 27 from 2-5 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Emmanuel Hospice.

Visitation
Sunday, June 27
2:00pm - 5:00pm

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

Funeral Service
Monday, June 28
11:00am

MKD - Grandville
4145 Chicago Dr. SW
Grandville, MI 49418
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Phone: (616) 534-8656

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June 25, 2021 8:59am
Our sympathies for the Family; Many great memories of Bob .... and his family. Bob and Rose Bosch

- Bob and Rose Bosch

June 24, 2021 8:59pm
Bob was such a special guy. That big grin and that twinkle in his eye when he would look and say “Blue Eyes”. Love to Marty!

- Harold & Barb Hulst

June 24, 2021 7:41pm
I had the honor of having Bob as my boss at my first real job. And I couldn’t have asked for a better one! He taught me so much in the years I worked for him and Marty at the greenhouse. My deepest sympathy and prayers for all the family.

- Lori Geerts

June 24, 2021 3:32pm
It was an honor to work with Bob at Motman’s. Hard worker, great sign painter and knew his vegetables and flowers !!

- Jane Johnson




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