Robert R. Belic, age 93of Manistee, Michigan died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at his place of residence.

He was born on December 12, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois son of the late Anton & Anna (Panzer) Belic. He was a graduate of Hirsch High School in Chicago, Illinois on June 27, 1943. Bob served in the United States Navy during World War II from January 11, 1943 until his discharge on March 23, 1946. He married Betty Jane Dancey on April 3, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. They moved to the Wellston area in 1958. Betty preceded Bob in death on November 21, 2008. Bob was a long time employee of the Packaging Corporation of America in Filer City until he retired in September of 1982. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge # 250 where he was a past Exalted Ruler, the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 and the Divine Mercy Parish all of Manistee. He enjoyed golf as his hobby and was a member of the Manistee Golf and Country Club of Manistee.

He is survived by his brother & Sister-in-law: Richard & Ruth Belic and his special friend and companion, Rose Fortier all of Manistee, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his brother Henry Belic and two sisters, Leah Raymond and Dolores Hutson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. at the Wellston Cemetery in Wellston, Michigan where graveside military honors will be given by members of the Manistee County United Veterans Council Ritual Squad.

The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday morning, one hour prior to Bob's funeral Mass.

Those wishing to remember Bob are asked to consider a contribution in his name to Hospice of Michigan. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Wednesday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.