Robert Woelkers

Robert A. Woelkers

1929 - 2026

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Obituary of Robert A. Woelkers

 

March 27, 1929 - February 11, 2026

Robert A. Woelkers. Age 96 of Southgate.

Beloved husband of the late Wanda Woelkers. Loving father of Judy (the late Norman) Sadler, Colleen (Russell) Sims, Robert (Valarie) Woelkers Jr, Beverlee (Joseph) Galea, Dale (Roxanne) Woelkers and the late Kim Edward Woelkers. Dearest grandfather of Leanne (Bruce), Joseph (Lori), Russell II (Heather), Robert III (Julie), Eric (Heather), Tami (Scott), Emily (Steve), Joseph (Alysha), Nicholas, Ashley (Steve), Jordan (Leah), Amy and Christopher (Jennifer). Great grandfather of Michael, Briana, Caitlyn, Wright, Jackson, Dylan, Sam, Megan, Courtney, Kelsey, Ryan, Audrey, Callie, Logan, Mason (Taylor), Aubrianna and Brendan. Great-great grandfather of TJ and Jack. Brother-in-law of Laverne Maricak. Also survived by his goddaughter Kelley and many other nieces and nephews. 

Robert worked at his family's business, Biddle Bowl and Lounge since 1948 and then became owner in 1972. He sold the business to his son and daughter in 2002 and continued to work there until 2025 at the age of 95.  

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are appreciated to the Wyandotte Good Fellows, P.O. Box 392, Wyandotte, MI or the Maryknoll Missionaries.

Monday
16
February

Memorial Instate

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Monday, February 16, 2026
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
1540 Riverbank Street
Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States
Monday
16
February

Memorial Mass

11:00 am
Monday, February 16, 2026
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
1540 Riverbank Street
Lincoln Park, Michigan, United States

Celebrant ~ Father David Buersmeyer