BIOGRAPHICAL EXCERPTS
Bob published three books about Mackinac, including a walking history published in 1951, and his last, “Mackinac Album,” showcasing his collection of personal and historical photos, published in 2008. His photos were often seen in the local Mackinac Island Town Crier newspaper.
He was born on Mackinac Island, to Herbert Edwin Benjamin and Mary Foley Benjamin. He spent his childhood on the island with his sister Dorothy Jean Zack and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1941.
Bob attended the New York Institute of Photography in New York City. He then put his skills to use as an Army photographer in World War II.
After the war, he enrolled at Michigan State College and received his BA in Art Education in 1949. In 1950, Bob opened his first store, a Kodak film franchise, on Mackinac Island. On December 27, 1953, he married Ms. Hamilton in Coleman, MI.
Bob received his MA in Education from Wayne State University in 1959, and worked as an art teacher in the Farmington Michigan Public Schools for 33 years. He also helped create the Farmington Arts Council and the Livingston Oakland County (LOC) Federal Credit Union.
Upon his father Herbert’s death, Bob and sister Dorothy donated their father’s blacksmith shop to the Mackinac Island State Park, where it continues to operate as a working program as part of the Mackinac Island State Park Historical Tour.
Bob’s grandmother was a founding member of the Little Stone Church on Mackinac in 1904, where Bob served as both treasurer and moderator for over 40 years.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
Robert Edward Benjamin, “Bob,” passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017, surrounded by family, in Petoskey, Michigan.
He was a quiet, humble and compassionate man throughout his life, as evidenced by his devotion to family and church.
Bob is survived by his wife; and his three children. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister. [Edited]
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Little Stone Church, P.O. Box 513, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, or the Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund, through the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
Source: Stones F. H.; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
OBITUARY
The obituary in its entirety will be availabe at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Bob published three books about Mackinac, including a walking history published in 1951, and his last, “Mackinac Album,” showcasing his collection of personal and historical photos, published in 2008. His photos were often seen in the local Mackinac Island Town Crier newspaper.
He was born on Mackinac Island, to Herbert Edwin Benjamin and Mary Foley Benjamin. He spent his childhood on the island with his sister Dorothy Jean Zack and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1941.
Bob attended the New York Institute of Photography in New York City. He then put his skills to use as an Army photographer in World War II.
After the war, he enrolled at Michigan State College and received his BA in Art Education in 1949. In 1950, Bob opened his first store, a Kodak film franchise, on Mackinac Island. On December 27, 1953, he married Ms. Hamilton in Coleman, MI.
Bob received his MA in Education from Wayne State University in 1959, and worked as an art teacher in the Farmington Michigan Public Schools for 33 years. He also helped create the Farmington Arts Council and the Livingston Oakland County (LOC) Federal Credit Union.
Upon his father Herbert’s death, Bob and sister Dorothy donated their father’s blacksmith shop to the Mackinac Island State Park, where it continues to operate as a working program as part of the Mackinac Island State Park Historical Tour.
Bob’s grandmother was a founding member of the Little Stone Church on Mackinac in 1904, where Bob served as both treasurer and moderator for over 40 years.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
Robert Edward Benjamin, “Bob,” passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017, surrounded by family, in Petoskey, Michigan.
He was a quiet, humble and compassionate man throughout his life, as evidenced by his devotion to family and church.
Bob is survived by his wife; and his three children. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister. [Edited]
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Little Stone Church, P.O. Box 513, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, or the Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund, through the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
Source: Stones F. H.; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
OBITUARY
The obituary in its entirety will be availabe at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
BIOGRAPHICAL EXCERPTS
Bob published three books about Mackinac, including a walking history published in 1951, and his last, “Mackinac Album,” showcasing his collection of personal and historical photos, published in 2008. His photos were often seen in the local Mackinac Island Town Crier newspaper.
He was born on Mackinac Island, to Herbert Edwin Benjamin and Mary Foley Benjamin. He spent his childhood on the island with his sister Dorothy Jean Zack and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1941.
Bob attended the New York Institute of Photography in New York City. He then put his skills to use as an Army photographer in World War II.
After the war, he enrolled at Michigan State College and received his BA in Art Education in 1949. In 1950, Bob opened his first store, a Kodak film franchise, on Mackinac Island. On December 27, 1953, he married Ms. Hamilton in Coleman, MI.
Bob received his MA in Education from Wayne State University in 1959, and worked as an art teacher in the Farmington Michigan Public Schools for 33 years. He also helped create the Farmington Arts Council and the Livingston Oakland County (LOC) Federal Credit Union.
Upon his father Herbert’s death, Bob and sister Dorothy donated their father’s blacksmith shop to the Mackinac Island State Park, where it continues to operate as a working program as part of the Mackinac Island State Park Historical Tour.
Bob’s grandmother was a founding member of the Little Stone Church on Mackinac in 1904, where Bob served as both treasurer and moderator for over 40 years.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
Robert Edward Benjamin, “Bob,” passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017, surrounded by family, in Petoskey, Michigan.
He was a quiet, humble and compassionate man throughout his life, as evidenced by his devotion to family and church.
Bob is survived by his wife; and his three children. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister. [Edited]
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Little Stone Church, P.O. Box 513, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, or the Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund, through the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
Source: Stones F. H.; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
OBITUARY
The obituary in its entirety will be availabe at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Bob published three books about Mackinac, including a walking history published in 1951, and his last, “Mackinac Album,” showcasing his collection of personal and historical photos, published in 2008. His photos were often seen in the local Mackinac Island Town Crier newspaper.
He was born on Mackinac Island, to Herbert Edwin Benjamin and Mary Foley Benjamin. He spent his childhood on the island with his sister Dorothy Jean Zack and graduated from Petoskey High School in 1941.
Bob attended the New York Institute of Photography in New York City. He then put his skills to use as an Army photographer in World War II.
After the war, he enrolled at Michigan State College and received his BA in Art Education in 1949. In 1950, Bob opened his first store, a Kodak film franchise, on Mackinac Island. On December 27, 1953, he married Ms. Hamilton in Coleman, MI.
Bob received his MA in Education from Wayne State University in 1959, and worked as an art teacher in the Farmington Michigan Public Schools for 33 years. He also helped create the Farmington Arts Council and the Livingston Oakland County (LOC) Federal Credit Union.
Upon his father Herbert’s death, Bob and sister Dorothy donated their father’s blacksmith shop to the Mackinac Island State Park, where it continues to operate as a working program as part of the Mackinac Island State Park Historical Tour.
Bob’s grandmother was a founding member of the Little Stone Church on Mackinac in 1904, where Bob served as both treasurer and moderator for over 40 years.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
Robert Edward Benjamin, “Bob,” passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017, surrounded by family, in Petoskey, Michigan.
He was a quiet, humble and compassionate man throughout his life, as evidenced by his devotion to family and church.
Bob is survived by his wife; and his three children. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sister. [Edited]
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Little Stone Church on Mackinac Island. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Little Stone Church, P.O. Box 513, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, or the Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund, through the Mackinac Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1933, Mackinac Island, MI 49757.
Source: Stones F. H.; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
OBITUARY
The obituary in its entirety will be availabe at Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical; Petoskey, Michigan 49770
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