Robert "Bob" E. Sinclair Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

BLISSFIELD – Robert “Bob” E. Sinclair, 94, of Blissfield, died early Tuesday morning, July 26, 2022, at Blissfield Place. He was born February 24, 1928, in Adrian, Michigan, a son of Ira and Ethel (Calkins) Sinclair. Bob graduated from Blissfield High School with the Class of 1945 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was in the reserves for three years before he was called back to serve in the Korean War. After returning home from his time in Japan, Bob started his career at the Blissfield State Bank, where he eventually became the bank president and later Chairman of BSB. Bob retired from the bank after 46 years in February 1994. He also served on the Michigan Bankers Association legislative council for 5 years. Bob met his wife, Clarabelle, in high school but their lives took them in different directions after graduation. They reconnected in 1960 and on July 1, 1962, Robert married Clarabelle Lucille Andrews. They were blessed to blend their families together, and created many memories over the next 55 years before Clarabelle’s death on September 22, 2017. He was an avid coin collector, bowled on the Blissfield State Bank Men’s Bowling Team, and found time to travel. He especially enjoyed his trips to Scotland and Alaska. Bob was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blissfield. He was also lifetime members of the Blissfield American Legion Post #325 and VFW Post #1584. Bob had a deep sense of community service and civic pride; he was also a long time blood donor for the American Red Cross. He is survived by his children, Robert (Julie) Sinclair of Tecumseh, Mark (Diann) Sinclair of Granger, IN, Gail (Thomas) Yarger of Blissfield, Ronald (Brenda) Andrews of Ridgeway and Michael (Kim) Andrews of Greenville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and brother, Gary (Elaine) Sinclair of California. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clarabelle; brothers, James, Richard, Lawrence and Dale; and sisters, Ruth and Mary Sinclair. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blissfield with Pastor Rick Hogan officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Blissfield American Legion Post #325. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, in Blissfield; and again on Friday at the church from 12 p.m. until the start of the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blissfield American Legion Post #325 or the Lenawee Humane Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Robert "Bob" E. Sinclair

February 24, 1928 - July 26, 2022