Robert Stauffer

Robert N. Stauffer, age 87, a lifelong resident of Royal Oak, died July 7, 2012 at his home. He was born February 23, 1925 in Royal Oak to the late Fred and Marjorie Stauffer. Mr. Stauffer worked as an editorial writer for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers until his retirement in 1990. He was a World War II U.S. Air Force pilot, a member of the Flyboy's Group, and an Honor Flight Michigan volunteer for "The Legacy Project". He enjoyed his cabin up north, hunting, fishing, photography and music. He is survived by his wife, Jean H. Stauffer, the couple married June 16, 1951 in Detroit; children, Kirk Sandra Stauffer and Susan Jeffrey Dunn; grandchildren, Lindsey Marshall Meyer, Megan Stauffer, Melissa Brian Teske, Jordan Dunn and Emily Dunn; and great grandchildren, Avery Meyer, Abby Meyer and Jackson Teske. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herb Stauffer. The visitation will be Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mr. Stauffer will lie in state Thursday 10 a.m. until the time of service 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Bethel Church in Royal Oak, with the Rev. Laurence Wood officiating. The burial will take place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Memorials to Emmanuel Bethel, Honor Flight Michigan or Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.