Robert J. Bellefeuil

Robert “Bob” J. Bellefeuil, age 80, of Bark River, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. He was born on April 24, 1942 in Escanaba, the son of Eli and Vada (Wilson) Bellefeuil. Bob was raised and attended school in the Powers/Spalding area and was a 1960 graduate of Powers High School. He married the former Lynn Stebbins and together raised 3 children. Bob went on to attend Michigan State University and received a Bachelors Degree in Forestry in 1964. He began his working career as an Insurance Adjuster for 4 years and then had the opportunity to purchase Bergman Insurance Agency in Bark River. Bob owned and operated the business until his retirement. He later married the former Sandra Hubble Perry on August 7, 2004 at Ludington Park in Escanaba. Together, the couple just celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. The biggest and most important thing in Bob’s life was his family as they meant the world to him. Secondly came hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling. Each year, Bob looked forward to taking a week-long trip in the U.S. with his siblings. He also traveled to various places with his wife, Sandy, making countless memories along the way. Bob was very patriotic and loved his country, often donating to many organizations important to him. Bob was a member of the Escanaba Elks Club 354.

Robert is survived by his wife, Sandy Bellefeuil of Bark River; 3 children, Tracy Bellefeuil of Okemos, MI, Jim Bellefeuil of Grand Rapids, MI, and Niki (Jim) Lobash of Mokena, IL; 2 step-children, Steve (Denise) Perry of Elkhart Lake, WI, and Chris (Elzbieta) Perry of Neenah, WI; foster son, Terry (Jan) Pirlot of Bark River; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Don (Betty) Bellefeuil of Florence, SC, Rosemary St. John of Powers, and John (Donna) Bellefeuil of Hermansville; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Norm) Saffer of Manistique, and Ginger Walker of Grand Ledge, MI; brother-in-law, James (Penny) Hubble of Chino Valley, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Erickson, Barbara Murray, and Betty Naser; and brothers-in-law, Earl St. John, David Naser, Stan Erickson and Gary Walker.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba. Funeral services celebrating the life of Bob will follow at 3:00 p.m., Monday, with Pastor Ann Salyer officiating. 

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