Robert Lewis Gould

Robert Lewis Gould of Eaton Rapids, passed away May 5, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born in Lansing, MI, July 18, 1928, the son of Joseph and Lilah (Linebaugh) Gould. Robert was a member of the National Guard for six years during the Korean War, retired from General Motors in 1978 after 30 years of service and traveled the world. He never walked away from any task without tackling it on his own. Robert was an over achiever, earning his pilot’s license, building several homes, riding motorcycles and was a farmer. Robert was a loving husband and a super dad. He taught his children so many lessons in life and they will hold his memory forever in their hearts.
Robert is survived by his children: Julie (Steven P.) Sullivan of Eaton Rapids, Kathryn (Robert) Lau of Lakeview, Mischelle (Donald) Corbeil of Eaton Rapids, Robert M. (Michelle) Gould of Eaton Rapids, Randall (Julie) Gould of Eaton Rapids; 13 grandchildren: Jennifer, Jill, John, Elizabeth, Zachary, Michael, Matthew, Marcus, Robert T., Rochelle, Randon, Daniel and Amanda; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Norris of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Inez Gould; brother, Ken Gould.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Community Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family is being served by the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.