Robert B. Clipper

Robert B. Clipper, age 94 of Midland, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2019 at his residence surround by his family. The son of the late Carl and Alma (McDonald) Clipper was born in Midland on October 13, 1924 where he was raised and educated and a 1942 graduate of Midland High School. Bob served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed with the Dow Chemical Co. retiring in 1985 after 43 years of service. Bob was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, enjoyed playing golf and received a hole in one in 1982 at Currie Golf Course, loved to play the Guitar, travel, shot pool and play basketball. He also taught Sunday School.

Surviving is his wife of 76 years, the former Virginia M. Haskell of whom he married on December 24, 1942 in Midland; son, Robert (June) Clipper; daughter, Kathy (Jerry) Freeman, Debra (Brian) Rodgers; grandchildren, Richard (April) Clipper, Robert (Angie) Clipper, Robin (Tom) Haley, Matthew (Jessica) Rodgers, Todd (Vanessa) Rodgers, Brad (Sarah) Rodgers, Krystal (Paul) Williams, Amber Freeman, Bandy Mason; 20 great gradnchildren. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a great grandchild; brother, Carl Clipper; sister, Betty Harper.

Funeral and committal services for Robert will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 12, 2019 from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Wallace H. Mayton III officiating. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the United States Army and the Midland Area Veterans. Interment will be in Midland City Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 until 8:00 p.m. and then on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to Care Team Hospice or Memorial Presbyterian Church. Personal messages of condolence can be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com

Visitation Wilson MILLER Funeral Home

Friday, October 11, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
11:00 AM
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4210 N. Saginaw Rd
Midland, Michigan 48640
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