Robert "Bob" Lee Rathbun, age 75, of Fremont passed away on December 11, 2020, at Spectrum Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont with his family by his side. Bob was born in Flint, MI on July 16, 1945, to Stanley and Esther (Irwin) Rathbun and later married Ruby Lee Hall on June 1, 1968 in Hixson, TN. Bob and Ruby met while both attending Lee College in Cleveland, TN where Bob studied Ministerial Studies and received his Ordination with the Church of God in January 1976. Bob, along with his wife Ruby, began his ministry immediately following graduation. Together, they pastored 9 different congregations in Maryland, Michigan and Florida. After retiring from pastoring, Bob enjoyed many missionary trips to countries like Russia, South Africa, Trinidad and Grenada. Bob is part of a great family heritage of Church of God ministers. Bob was a member of the Church of God Ministry Center, White Cloud, MI. Bob is known for his humor and contagious laughter. He enjoyed singing, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, playing golf, talking on ham radios and spending time with his family and friends. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruby, his children, David (Amanda) Rathbun, Newport, Tennessee; Marcie (Tom) Nastri, Crossville, Tennessee, and Kimberly (Mark) DiChiaro, Tampa, Florida; grandchildren, Luke, Robbie, Serena, Nichola, Caitlin, Shelly and Audrey; brothers, Kenneth (Gail) Rathbun, Bonita Springs, Florida and James (Ruth Ann) Rathbun, Grand Blanc, Michigan and many nieces and nephews as well as many friends. There will be a Celebration of Life on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Church of God Ministry Center in White Cloud with Bishop Jim Fader officiating. Due to the COVID mandates, masks and temperatures at the door will be required for entry. Masks may be removed once seated in the sanctuary. Social distancing will be observed. Friends may consider the Bob Rathbun family to assist with funeral expenses, c/o. Crandell Funeral Home by sending contributions to Crandell Funeral Home P O Box 148 Fremont MI 49412 or by calling the funeral home at 231-924-0800. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel. www.crandellfh.com. 231-924-0800 To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Robert "Bob" Lee Rathbun, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Celebration Of Life Church of God Ministry Center Monday, December 14, 2020 5:00 PM 1621 S. Evergreen White Cloud, MI 49349