Robert Breithaupt, Sr.

Robert Leonard Breithaupt, Sr., 89, of Charlevoix, formerly of Livonia, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016, at Georgia House in Charlevoix. He was born September 1, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Herman and Ida (Seltzer) Breithaupt.

He served in the US Navy during WWII, from 1944-1946, in the Asiatic Pacific, and the Philippine Liberation.

Bob received a Master of Science degree from Schoolcraft College in Livonia.

Bob spent his whole life working in the food service industry. First as an apprentice, later as a certified culinary educator, owner of his own business, and twenty-five years as Dean of Culinary Arts at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.

In 1948, he married Joyce Connie Nations in Detroit, and she preceded him in death on April 8, 1990.

Following Joyce's death, he made his home in Charlevoix, where he married Gloria Ann Moore on October 21, 1995.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Suzanne McConnell of Dearborn, Theresa (John) McPherson of Livonia, Janet (Jerry) Samples of Pisgah, Ala.; step-children, Pamela Rivard of Harrison Township, John Moore of Holly, William Moore of Cadillac; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Reed of Scotrun, Penn.; daughter-in-law, Janet Breithaupt of Wilmington, N.C.; son-in-law, Michael George McConnell of Redford.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Robert Breithaupt, Jr.; daughter, Catherine; son-in-law, Robert McConnell; brothers, Charles and Herman Breithaupt.

Memorial service was Monday, January 18, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix, stepson, John Moore officiating, where military honors were presented by the Charlevoix Area Veterans.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Georgia House, 5191 M-66 Hwy, N., Charlevoix, MI 49720.