Robert Paul Flanery, age 79, of Walkerville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 17, 2020.   He was born September 29, 1940 to Stanley and Mabel (Beggs) Flanery.  Robert was married to Patricia (Brimmer) Flanery for fifty years before she passed away in 2009.

He was blessed with the love of Carolyn Ritter for the past eight years.  Robert loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with his famiy and his dogs.

He will be greatly missed by his family that includes his best friend and love, Carolyn Ritter; his son, Randy (Bonnie) Flanery of Hart; his daughter-in-law, Karen (James) Flanery of Walkerville; his daughters, Lynn (Victor) Sibley of Walkerville and Pamela Flanery of Shelby; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; his brother, Norman (Linda) Flanery; and his sister, Cindy (William) Carlson.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hosice for all their love and support.  Robert's wishes were not to have a memorial service.  In honor of his memory, please consider donations to Heartland Hospice, 3230 Eagle Park Drive, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI  49525.