Robert “Bob” Caauwe, age 86, of Holland, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Appledorn Assisted Living Center.
Bob was a lifelong employee at Haworth, Inc., retiring in 2019. He was a Cushman Motorcycle enthusiast and, along with his wife, Eilene, enjoyed auctioning and collecting antique lamps. He was a member of Maplewood Reformed Church.
Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Mulder in 1983; son, Scott Caauwe in 1995; and all his siblings.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eilene; grandchildren, Allen Mulder of Massachusetts, Sarah (Mike) Petersen of Chicago, John Caauwe of Holland, Nicole Caauwe of Holland; 8 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Robert Rozendal of Holland; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is planned for 11:30am-12:30pm Friday, September 20 at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16
th
St., Holland with a funeral service to follow at 1:00pm. Rev. Douglas Bretschneider will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland and the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left online at
www.langelandsterenberg.com
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