Date of Death: August 14, 2025
Service Details
His family will receive friends Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Joel Irvin officiating. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery.
Obituary Notice
Robert Earl Sills, age 78, died Thursday, August 14th, 2025. He was born to Gilbert and Virginia Sills (in Indiana), and at the age of 6 his family moved to Three Rivers, Michigan. He has a younger sister, Anita “Marti” Hagenbuch, and older sister, Myrna Brown. Bob called himself the rose between 2 thorns.
He graduated from Three Rivers schools in 1964. He served in the army and was sent to Germany.
He attended Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business. After working many years at GTE he started his own business – Trends and Technology.
In 1977 he married Laura. They have two sons, Robert (wife Tonya) and Thomas (wife Teresa). There are six grandchildren: Robert’s twins: Eliana and Emerson, and Tom’s four children: Olivia, Caleb, Nathan, and Joshua.
Bob was a man of faith. He was active in Heart City Church in Elkhart, Ind. as an elder.
Bob leaves a great legacy and an empty spot in the lives of those who knew him.
Additional Information
Donations in Bob’s memory may be directed to Heart City Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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A mighty oak has fallen…. I knew Bob for nearly 20 years. Bob always had a smile, looked me right in the eye, and showed he cared deeply for me. Bob was a man of integrity with a passion to invest in Jesus’ greatest Work and Masterpiece, the Church, for which Christ bled and died. Bob came to our inner city church plant in his beloved bride Laura’s hometown. He spent his final days investing in Heart City PCA, enabling us to move from plant to organized church status. He served as an Elder at an age when most resign or remain emeritus. He inspired many, including myself, to live a mattering life to God’s glory. Bob can confirm that Jesus’ promise is true (Mark 10:29-30). Thank you Bob! Thank you Jesus, for the gift of Bob! I’ll add my little voice to Yours, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into your Master’s happiness.”
Very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Rest in peace my good friend.
To Laura and the family,
I had the greatest respect for Bob. Remembering attending the Presbyterian Church with the family. Also, he was a customer at Bippus Shell. Comforting prayers for all of you. Annette Curtis
I first met Bobbie in the early 70s when I began dating Patty Dodds. I have always known him and will remember him as a man as a kind man with a soft heart. My condolences to the family.
Laura,Bobby,Tommy,and family: We are so very sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. Such an awesome example of what a man should be! It has been an honor to have your family as neighbors for 43 years watching the boys grow up. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Dale and Jan Stensland,Brook,Brent,Brandon and family.
My greatest condolences to the family of Bob sills I know it’ll be happy He’s with the Lord and that’s the greatest thing that he had at the end was the Lord so Jesus will always be with him and the family My greatest affections for all and Jesus name
A true gentleman. You will be missed Bob.
I worked with Bob at the phone company. He was such a sweet man.
Sending prayers of comfort to his family.
It saddens me to lose another close friend. I have known Bob for 75 years. During hi school, I worked with him at GTE plus we were just good friends. He will be missed.
Condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Bob.
David L.Bradford
So very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I have known Bob since childhood. He was a great guy. I will miss him. Peace and comfort to his family.
My condolences to the Sills family during this difficult time. It wasn’t that long ago that Bob and I spent some time sharing our memories with each other. May he RIP!
We are very sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. We have been friends with the Sills family for a long time and enjoyed many good times with them while members of the Presbyterian church. Special times were had with friends while doing Bible study and enjoying meals together. Bob was very helpful with technology problems! Peace to Laura and their family!
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We have good memories of gatherings at First Presb in Three Rivers like men’s softball, parenting classes, and other events. Laura, Bob, and Tom, we wish you peace, strength, and comfort in the days and weeks ahead.
Our deepest sympathy,
Art and Kris Ayers
I’m so sorry to hear. Sending prayers to Laura, Bob, Tom, and families. This is a tough road and thinking of you all. I’m thankful to have caught up with him a little when I was home in March. There are so many wonderful memories from my childhood that involved this wonderful family. I hope you all remember those wonderful times as you navigate forward.