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Robert Gene "Bob" DeLong

1940 - 2025

BORN

1940

DIED

2025

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Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home - Crystal

521 S. Main St.

Crystal, Michigan

Robert DeLong Obituary

Robert Gene "Bob" DeLong, age 84, of Crystal passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Schnepp Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was born October 4, 1940, in Crystal, the son of Robert and Virginia (Durbin) DeLong. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged after 22 years of service. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for over 50 years.
Bob is survived by his daughter Teresa DeLong and her children Joseph DeLong, Letashia Anderson; and great grandchildren Ramya DeLong, Dontae Anderson, Aralynn Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sons Clayton DeLong and Bobby DeLong.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home in Crystal.

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Published by The Daily News on May 28, 2025.

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