Robert E. Spence, age 89, died November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia for 70 years. Loving father Robert A. (Karen Leo), Linda (Randal) Bartosik, and Michael. Dearest grandfather of Robert A. (Julie) Spence Jr., Trisha (Scott) Mutrynowski, Jack Spence, and Troy Spence. Great-grandfather of Lauren, Nicholas, Desmond, and Rylan. Dear brother of the late John (Irene) and the late Rita (the late Robert) Michalski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 4-8 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes, Clinton Township. Instate Monday, November 27, 2017 from 9 am until time of Mass at 9:30 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes, Sterling Heights. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.