Robert A. Katz

January 27, 1924 - December 26, 2014

Age 90, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI. He was surrounded by children and grandchildren as he slipped comfortably away. He was born on January 27, 1924 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Arthur and Louise (Gerstler) Katz. Bob was raised in Saline helping his family run a large dairy farm on the northern edge of town. He was an active member of the Saline JCs in the 1950s. During this time he obtained his pilot’s license and was very active in projects at the Ann Arbor Airport. In the early 1960’s he established Katz Gravel Company and was well known throughout Saline. Bob actually worked through the summer of 2014. He married Barbara Katz in May of 1965 and she preceded him in death as did his parents, one sister Sally Riddle, a son Robert M. Katz, and a brother Arthur D. Katz. Survivors include his daughter Patricia M. (Randall) Anderson, two step-sons Richard and Terry (Laurie) Petrowski, thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, where friends may begin calling on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 between the hours of 5:30 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Per Bob’s wishes there will not be a funeral service and cremation will follow. To sign Bob’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions, please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.