Robert Leroy Wager, age 62 of Lowell, passed away of accidental injuries on Friday, December 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Loraine Wager; step-father Donald Wager; father-in-law Joseph Vezino. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sherri (Vezino); brothers Richard (Sue), Ronald (Julie); sister Betsy VanDenBrink; mother-in-law Helen Vezino; brothers-in-law Bob (Bonnie) Vezino; Joe (Barb) Vezino, Kevin (Mary) Vezino, Barry (Pat) Vezino, Jay (Sarah) Vezino, Jon (Chris) Vezino, Cub (Jeanne) Vezino; also many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews who treasure their Uncle Bob. Bob just recently celebrated his 40th year with Discount Tire. He was a Charter member of Messiah Lutheran Church; and was active in 4H, KSRP Therapeutic Riding, YMCA’s Camp Manitou-Lin, Hungerford Trail Riders Association, and Michigan Competitive Mounted Orienteering. The family will meet with friends and relatives Tuesday 4:30-6:30 p.m. with a celebration of Bob’s life beginning at 6:30 p.m., Rev. Terry Hoese officiating, at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 2727 5 Mile Rd. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or Kent County Youth Fair Capital Campaign, 225 S. Hudson St. S.E., Lowell, MI 49331.
