Robert Wayne Clough


Robert Wayne Clough of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Bob was born on September 6, 1931 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Arthur and Gertrude (Cazier) Clough. Bob was raised in Eaton Rapids where he graduated class of 1949. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict where he reached the rank of Sargent. Bob received special training as a Horologist and worked as a watch maker running Clough Jewelers in Eaton Rapids, and later working at Fox Jewelers. He later worked for Eaton Stamping in Eaton Rapids as a buyer and retired in 1994. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids, a member of the Jaycees and the Free Masons. Bob was an avid golfer and played in a league at Bonnie View for many years. He was best known for his easy-going attitude, positive outlook, quick wit, and generosity towards others.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Charlotte Clough; second wife, Shari Clough; daughter, Nancy Fleck and stepchildren, Elaine Mock and Edwin Gemalsky.
Surviving are his children, David (Jodi) Clough; Sue (Jeff) Grunewald; sons-in-law, Jim Mock, Terry Fleck; daughter-in-law, Becky (Mark) Johnson; grandchildren, Jonathan (Amber) Mock, Meghann (Jeremy) Barnett, Kasey (Sean Sprouse) Gemalsky, Nicholas Grunewald, Jacob Grunewald; great grandchildren, Riley, Emmet and Reese Barnett, Anya, Aria and Mila Mock and Sean Sprouse, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Saved by Zade, The Alzheimer’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society in memory of Bob. To share memories or leave condolences, please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.