Robert K. Michael

September 22, 1935 - September 30, 2013

Robert "Bob" K. Michael , age 78, of 2108 East Main St, Valley View, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. He was born on Sunday, September 22, 1935, in Spring Glen, a son of the late Alvin E. and Alma (Bixler) Michael. He was a lifelong farmer, he began working at age 14 and along with his wife took over her family farm. He viewed farming as an occupation and a hobby. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View. He enjoyed wood working. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Lee Michael in December 18, 1961 and a young sister. He is survived by his wife Shirley A.(Mattern) Michael, to whom he was married for 56 years. He is also survived by two sons Larry Michael, and Garry Michael both of Valley View; a brother Alvin E. Michael Jr. of Elizabethville. Services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Duane Bardo officiating. A viewing will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Friday at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Burial will be made in St. Andrew's United Methodist Cemetery at Sacramento. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Andrew's United Methodist Cemetery at Sacramento C/O Buffington-Reed Funeral Home PO Box 123 Valley View, PA 17983. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.