Robert D. Estes

May 15, 1944 ~
April 18, 2023

Robert D. Estes, age 78, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Bob was a family man who loved spending time with all his family, especially in Newaygo with his brothers. He retired after many years from GM/Delphi Automotive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marion Estes; sister-in-law, Joyce Estes. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Bob II and Cherisse Estes, Christine and Louie Wilkins; grandchildren, Kalee Estes, Jacob Wilkins, Alaina Wilkins, Eva Estes; brothers, Ken and Ellie Estes, Bill Estes; many dear nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. Burial will be held at Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice.