Obituary of Robert L. McMann

McMann, Robert L. Bay City, Michigan Passed away on January 19, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born on May 19, 1928 to the late Albertha Snyder (VanHamiln) of Bay City Michigan. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, St. Mary's of the Assumption Church of Bay City. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, blueberry and strawberry picking, and making homemade jam. He especially loved time with family. He owned and operated McMann Embroidery for over 70 years. Bob continued to work, doing embroidery for his clients, working to fill orders up to 3 weeks prior to his passing. Bob was a 7 time cancer survivor and had been featured in the Bay City Times and on the local news, WNEM TV 5, trying to lend support to those battling cancer. Bob lived his entire life in Bay City and was known in his neighborhood as the Mayor of Spruce Street. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Patricia McMann; children, Jan Fredericks (Rick) of Cooper City Florida, Terry McMann (Nancy) of Bay City, Jeff McMann (Wendy) of Grayling Michigan and Kevin McMann (Tracy) of Midland; grandchildren, Maghan Hartman (Josh), Ashley McMann and fiancé Brent Gabriel, Jacob McMann and Nicholas McMann. He is also survived by his cousin and hunting/fishing buddy Jim Prohaska (Betty) of Harrisville Michigan and special friend and longtime neighbor Jan Zacharko of Bay City. He was preceded in death by his brother Virgil McMann. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service is being planned for a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a Memorial Contribution to the Toni & Trish House, 4699 11 Mile Road, Auburn MI 48611. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.