Robert “Bob” Dale Milbourn

Robert “Bob” Dale Milbourn, 84, of Republic, passed away at his home, with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Milbourn was born Saturday, Aug. 23, 1936, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Edward and Gladys (Woodcock) Milbourn. He was one of seven children in the home and the last surviving of his siblings.
Milbourn grew up in Michigan and enlisted in the US Navy, serving from 1951- 1960.
Milbourn married Marlene Green and she placed into his heart a 3-year-old named Brenda, and then they were blessed with another daughter, Melanie.
Bob and Marlene spent many wonderful years traveling from coast to coast together, until her passing in 1997. He worked for Cameron Tool, in Michigan, as a tool and dye maker until his retirement in 1998.
After he retired, he traveled all over, finally settling in Republic in 2010, to be closer to family.
Milbourn is preceded in death by his parents, his six siblings, Irma, Marion, Donna, Doug, John and Dennis.
Milbourn is survived by his daughter, Melanie Montague, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, friend Ron, as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
There will be no formal services in Republic, however, the family will be bringing him back home to Michigan for his final resting place.