Robert "Bob" Evensen, 92, of Hesperia, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024.  He was born September 23, 1931, in Chicago, the son of Paul and Cecile (Goldberg) Evensen.

Bob served in the US Navy on the battleship Missouri during the Korean War.  He was involved in all the major campaigns during the War, including Inchon for which he received battle credit.  After his discharge, Bob worked as a TV repairman and a machinist.  Bob then worked at Alphatype working his way up to plant manager, before starting his own company, Alphatronics, specializing in sales and service of pre-press equipment.  At the end of his working career, Bob was a successful realtor with Century 21 in Illinois.

Bob was a soft spoken, gentle man who truly enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a good man, a wonderful husband and father.

Bob is survived by:  his wife, Barbara Evensen; children, Lawrence, Kenneth (Louise), Gregory, Lori (Robert) Carrara; grandchildren, Bobby Carrara, Andy Carrara, Zachary Evensen and Sarah Evensen.

Bob was preceded in death by: his parents, Paul and Cecile; son, Randy.

Memorial Services will be conducted at 1 pm, Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of services on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home.

Please consider memorial donations to: The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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