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Robin E. "Rob" Barr, age 71, of Muskegon, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 1, 2016 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in  Grand Rapids.  The son of Roy & Ruth (Stevens) Barr, he was born on July 9, 1944 in Grand Rapids and worked as a welder and fabricator at Rail Components, a custom staircase and railing manufacturer in Muskegon.

Rob was proud of his 2006 Mustang GT and was a member of the West Michigan Mustang Club.  He also enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia.

He was preceded in death by his parents;  and a brother, John Barr.  Surviving are his children, Cary Barr of Muskegon Heights, and Michelle & Jody Genther of Hamilton;  four grandchildren, Kyle Barr, Jacob Barr, Alyssa Genther, and Trevor Genther;  a great grandson, Wesley;  two sisters, Kris Hutson of Grand Rapids, and Deborah & Bill Kanouse of Rockford;  and many dearly loved nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Visitation is from 6-7 p.m. on Friday at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.  The Rev. Father Michael Cilibraise, pastor of the Catholic Community of St. Charles and St. Joseph-St. Mary, will officiate. 

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Rob's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:  www.ChristiansenCares.com

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  1. John Rozeboom on June 3, 2016 at 12:00 am

    Rob was a great co-worker who took pride in his work and did his best.Rob helped me through a difficult stretch when I needed it. He was always Happy and always was joking around. He was very proud of his mustang and showing it at car shows. I will miss you my FRIEND!



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