Robert Berkimer, Jr. , age 81, of Nashville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, April 11,
2019, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born on May 22, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Mildred (McGee)
Berkimer. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1955. Robert married the love of his life,
Leah Ann Mapes on May 24, 1958 and they have enjoyed the past 61 years together.
Over the years, Bob worked for Ashley Dairy, Eaton Corporation and retired from Kelloggs. He
worked as an electrician. Bob was a member of the Bellevue First Baptist Church, Bellevue, MI.
Bob was known as a kind, gentle man who loved his family.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Inez Cummings, Alice Harris and brother,
George Berkimer.
He is survived by his wife, Leah Ann; children, David (Connie) Berkimer; Lois (Pastor Kelly)
Sensenig; Nancy (Trevor) Talmage; Paul (Holly) Berkimer; grandchildren, Judy (Jethniel) Wyler,
William (Miriam) Sensenig, Nathaniel Berkimer, Andrew Talmage, Michael Talmage;
great-grandchildren: Titus, Silas, Lucas Wyler, Spencer and Natalie Sensenig. Sister, MaryAnn
Botimer, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to 2 or 3 Together, mailing address 1172 N. Shaytown, Vermontville, MI
49096.
Visitation will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Monday, April 15 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 16 at the Bellevue First Baptist Church in Bellevue at
11:00 a.m. Pastor Don Francis will officiate the service.

A private family burial will follow at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net