Robert James Mapes

Robert James Mapes, age 70, of Manitou Beach, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at his home.  He was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Hudson, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Wright) Mapes. Robert graduated from Onsted High School in 1963. He was a retired dairy farmer. Robert enjoyed simple things, hunting, growing flowers, feeding birds, cooking, and watching television

Surviving are four children, Camilla (Robert) Carter of California, Tucker (Dawn) Mapes of Addison, Randy Mapes of Lansing and Seth Mapes of California; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, William Mapes of Georgia; two sisters, Norma Campbell of Concord and Myrtle Mapes of Manitou Beach; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life is being planned for a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Dunn Chapel, Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Onsted. View this obituary and send condolences to the family at www.brownvanhemert.com.

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