Robert Allen Nash

Robert “Bob” A. Nash, age 84 of Albion passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Medilodge of Marshall, Michigan with his family by his side. He was born March 4, 1932 to William and Elizabeth (Schwandt) Nash in Albion. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Washington Gardner High School and was a lifetime resident of Albion. He served our country honorably with the Army National Guard from 1951 thru 1959. On July 18, 1961 he married Martha “Marti” (Holtz) in Angola, Indiana and she survives. Bob and Marti had 2 daughters, Jacqualyn A. (Dale) Zimmerman of Marshall and Jill A. Carroll of Albion; Grandchildren, Ashley (Wade) King of Bellevue, Brandon Zimmerman of Norco, CA., Mark (Kristin) Wolkiewicz of Albion, Matthew Wolkiewicz of Sebastian, FL; great grandchildren, Karley, Kourtney and Karter King, Trenton, Audrey and Bailey Wolkiewicz; brother, Donald Nash of Toledo, Ohio; sister, Sandy Blackburn of Concord, CA and several nieces and nephews. Bob was known as Papa to his grandchildren and he was so proud of them.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and brother, Raymond Nash.

Bob was a hard worker; as a teen, he delivered the Detroit Free Press on a motor scooter and also worked for Porter’s Bike Shop, doing small engine repair. He then worked for A&P Store in Albion for several years and later was employed by Felpausch for 20 years. Bob joined the Western and Southern Life Insurance Company in Battle Creek, MI as an agent and later became manager of the Battle Creek office. Bob retired in 1982 but continued to work part time for Zephyr Oil and Mobile Oil in Albion. He also served as the Sheridan Township Treasurer.

Bob had a lot of hobbies including roller-skating with Marti in his younger years, fishing, especially at Rice Lake in Canada, bowling with his family, shopping with coupons for bargains, watching the Tigers and spending time with his family. He especially loved spoiling his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed family cook outs, gardening and grilling.

According to Bob’s wishes, Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held

Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM at the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive,

Albion, Michigan 49224 with Marjorie Burns officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, 2500 Watkins Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015. To leave online message of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com