Robert Currie
October 13, 1923 - March 15, 2019
Obituary
Passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Howell's Adult Foster Care, Saginaw, MI at the age of 95. Robert was born October 13, 1923 in Toronto, Canada the son of Robert B. and Stella (White) Currie. He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII; where he was in the 42nd Rainbow Division (famed 242nd Combat Infantry). While serving in WWII he was a decorated veteran for hand to hand combat, house to house fighting and liberating Dachau concentration camp. After serving for his country, General Eisenhower rewarded his service by sending Robert to Cambridge University in England. He later went on to attend and graduate from Wayne State Law School. In 1964 Robert was elected Prosecutor Saginaw. Being the first Democrat to hold that position in over 30 years. Robert fulfilled a campaign promise by appointing the first minority to the assistant prosecutor's office in Saginaw. He went on to practice law for over 50 years before his retirement. He was united to the former Dorothy MacDonald on January 31, 1951 in Windsor Ontario Canada; she preceded him in death on March 12, 2002. He was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church and VFW Post 7302, Hemlock/Merrill. Robert is survived by his two sons; Robert A. Currie and Bart (Betty James) Currie, three grandchildren; Hope Currie, Celestine (Logan) Drumhiller and Kolby Parks. Besides his wife Dorothy, Robert was preceded in death by his brother; Jack Currie. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Robert will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) with Father Kurt Norman to officiate. Committal service to follow at Roselawn Memorial Mausoleum. Military Honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army and VFW Post # 7302. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. John's Episcopal Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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R.I.P. my friend. Prayers for the family for you loss !
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