Obituary of Robert Reaume

Robert Fred Reaume was born on March 5, 1932 in Monroe. He was the only child born from the union of the late Fred and the late Virgil (Sims) Reaume. He attended Monroe High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. He married the love of his life the former Madeline VanStone at St. Patrick Church on October 25, 1952. Robert was a self-employed Dairy Farmer all of his life. When Fred suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 46, Robert immediately stepped in taking over the family farm. Chub was a member of St. Charles Parish, their Cemetery Committee, and formerly of the Dad's Club. He also was a member of Farm Bureau and Michigan Milk Producers. He enjoyed playing cards especially euchre and poker. He was a hunter, and dabbled with some homemade wine. Robert was rather infamous for his ability to assign nicknames to others. He had an infectious smile and a keen sense of humor. He had a passion for his four-legged friends. He loved people and was a true family man. Robert "Chub" Reaume age 79 of Carleton passed away at 2:30am, Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Magnum Healthcare and Rehab of Monroe. He had been under the care of Mercy Memorial Hospice of Monroe. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by a son: Michael Reaume and a granddaughter: Kimberly Reaume both in 2010. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 59 years: Madeline; two children: Bryan (Jean) Reaume and Lana (Herb) Langton all of Carleton; five grandchildren: Connie (Ryan) Lingar of Monroe, Tracy (Dan) Goodroe of Sterling, Tina Reaume (Jeremy Kuehnlein) of Monroe, Neil Langton of Charlotte, NC, and Erin Langton of Carleton; and five great grandchildren. Friends may gather on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 1:00pm until 9:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. Sister Kate O'Brien will lead the Rosary at 7:00pm. He will lie in state from 11:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 12:00pm, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at St. Charles Parish, 8109 Swan Creek with Father Victor Roman officiating. Procession will follow to St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Charles Church or Building Fund. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Life Stories page.