Robert Rarey

Robert S. Rarey, 93 of Central Lake, died peacefully, Aug. 22, 2014, at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska. He was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Russell and Mayme (Rager) Rarey. Robert graduated from Ohio State University and received his Master's degree in Engineering from Chrysler Institute. He was a Chrysler Engineer for 38 years and chief engineer when the "Hemi" was produced. Robert enjoyed golf, sailing, and boating. He was a wood carver and water color artist. On July 15, 1944, in Royal Oak, he married Barbara Lee who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Charles Rarey. Surviving are his daughters Lee Ann (Leonard) Carleton of Bloomfield Hills, and Nancy E. (Dennis) Richardson of Central Lake; grandchildren Robert (Lisa) Carleton, Carolyn (Arty) Leo, and Matt (Lisa) Brown; 5 great grandchildren; and brother John (Ann) Rarey of Columbus, OH. No services are planned at this time. Memorial donations can be directed to Autism Society of Michigan, 2178 Commons Parkway, Okemos, MI 48864. Robert's family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the staff and caregivers at Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska who took such wonderful care of him. Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.