Judge (Ret.) Robert (Bob) J. Danhof of Holland, MI, age 87, passed away Friday, March 1, 2013. Bob was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 24, 1925 to Joan (Buter) and Nicholas Danhof. Bob graduated from Zeeland High School, Hope College, and The University of Michigan Law School. He married Marguerite (Peggy) Den Herder in 1947 in Holland, Michigan. He was an assistant U.S. attorney for several years, then became the U.S. Attorney for Western Michigan in 1960. He was elected as a delegate to the Michigan Constitutional Convention, held in 1961-1962. Out of the committee he chaired, came the establishment of the Michigan Court of Appeals. In 1962 Bob joined the staff of Governor George Romney as legal advisor. In 1969 he became a judge on the State Court of Appeals. He was Chief Judge from 1976-1992, when he retired. Following his retirement, Danhof was appointed by Governor Engler to the Michigan Historical Commission, where he served 11 years as vice-chairman. Bob enjoyed sharing his extensive knowledge of Michigan political history with various groups and he was often consulted by government officials. He was a member of Hope Church in Holland and served on the board of Central Park Chapel. Bob was an avid UofM fan, which created interesting dynamics with family members who were Spartans. He enjoyed family dogs, Frank's coffee group in Zeeland and sharing his knowledge of state and local trivia. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy, their four children: William (Bill) Danhof and Nancy of East Lansing, Kenneth (Ken) Danhof and Judy of Muskegon, Carol Danhof of Grand Rapids and Linda Danhof of East Lansing, three grandchildren: Angela Meyers (Michael) of Alexandria, VA, Brian Danhof (Karijn Nijhoff) of Den Haag, Netherlands and Michael Danhof of Muskegon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Hope Church, 77 W. 11th Street, Holland. The Rev. Gordon Wiersma and Rev. Jill Russell will officiate. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 pm, Tuesday at the Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E. 16th Street, Holland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hope College Robert '47 and Marguerite Danhof Scholarship Fund or Hope Church, Holland Michigan. www.langelandsterenberg.com