Robert Raymond Reuss, Jr., 76 of Fennville, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at his home surrounded in love from his wife and daughters while listening to his favorite oldies tunes. Born June 27, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Diana (Paravich) Reuss and the husband of Rhonda (Blankenship) Reuss. Robert served proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Having great compassion, he loved animals, especially his cat, Vader and late dogs, Mona & Jordan. He had a passion for fishing and hunting, along with classic cars, especially his own 57 Chevy Bel Air, which he took great pride in owning. Robert was also very proud of his two daughters and enjoyed spending time with them and his wife, making memories that will carrying them forward. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 50 years, Rhonda; his two daughters, Michelle Reuss and Kristy Reuss; his sister, Diana (Edward) Kowalzcyk; and his two nephews, Eddie (Chrissy) Kowalzcyk and Bobby (Betsy) Kowalzcyk; his sister-in-law Bobby (Jim) Bruch, brother-in-law Perry (Betty) Blankenship; sister-in-law MaryEllen (the late Curtis) Blankenship, his nephew Brian Blankenship and niece Brooke Blankenship. Friends may meet with the family at Chappell Funeral Home on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery with Military Honors on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM EST. There will be no viewing prior to the funeral and no procession to Fort Custer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert's name to the Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/), PO Box 368, Woodland Hills, CA 91365. Chappell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, February 7th, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Chappell Funeral Home Address: 637 West Main Street Fennville, MI 49408 Service When: Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 1:00pm Location: Fort Custer National Cemetery Address: 15501 Dickman Road Augusta, MI 49012 Interment Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 | 1:00pm When: Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 1:00pm Location: Fort Custer National Cemetery Address: 15501 Dickman Road Augusta, Michigan 49012 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Robert Reuss, Jr. June 27, 1945 - February 3, 2022 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book