Robert Coughlin

Robert "Bob" Coughlin Sr. 70 of Iron Mountain, passed away on Sunday November 18,2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 30,1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard and Bernice (Atherton) Coughlin. Bernice married David Sorensen when Bob was 5 years old. The family then moved to Kingsford and he has been a resident of the area ever since. He attended the Kingsford schools, graduating from Kingsford High School in 1961. Bob married Ann "Kathy" Geronimi on February 4, 1961 at American Martyr's Catholic Church in Kingsford. He worked as a purchasing agent for U.P.Electric/ Wittock Supply Company for 32 years, retiring in 2009. Bob loved fishing and hunting in his spare time. He was preceded by his father, David Sorensen, and a brother Philip Sorensen. Bob is survived by his loving wife of more than 51 years, Ann "Kathy" Coughlin of Iron Mountain: children, Robert ( Kathy) Coughlin Jr. of Iron Mountain and children Alex and Rachel Coughlin, David (April) Coughlin of Racine, Wisconsin and children Nicole and Ryan Coughlin and Elizabeth and Josh May, John Coughlin of Iron Mountain, and James ( Chris ) Coughlin of West Virginia and children Nicholas and Josh Coughlin, brother Gordy (Paula ) Sorensen of Kingsford; a sister Julaine Sorensen of Marquette; two great grandchildren. Bob also leaves two brothers in-law, Dean ( Mary) Geronimi of Kingsford, Michael Geronimi of Iron Mountain. Two sisters in-law, Mary Richard of Kingsford and Rosemary Geronimi of Iron Mountain and many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Deacon Donald Christy will officiate. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Robert "Bob" Coughlin online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Robert Coughlin

November 18, 2012