Robert Wesley Danforth

DANFORTH, Robert Wesley Danforth, age 75, of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Danforth; parents, Howard and Pauline Danforth; mother-in-law, Margaret Peplinski. Robert will be lovingly remembered by his wife of almost 20 years, Dolores (Dee) Danforth; his children, Kelli (Bryan) Hull and Todd Danforth; his step children, Jeremy (Alison) Couturier, Bethany (Shamon) Cole, Megan Couturier (Jamie Biesbrock); 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; his brother, Scott Danforth; and many Peplinski in-laws who loved him. Robert was an avid fisherman, especially fishing for walleye.  He also enjoyed hunting. Robert loved and adored his grandchildren, one of his favorite pastimes was traveling with his wife and family.  The family would like to thank the staff at Trinity Health, St. Mary’s and the Thrive program for their wonderful care and support to Robert. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave. NW, Comstock Park, MI.  Friends and relatives are invited to meet with the family prior to the service on Saturday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial donations in Robert's name to the American Liver Foundation, www.liverfoundation.org or the Skin Cancer Foundation, www.skincancer.org.

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