Submitted by: John C. Monk

Robert L. Forcier

March 18, 1936 - Jan. 3, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Robert "Bob" L. Forcier, 73, of South Bend, passed away Sunday evening, January 3, 2010, in Hospice House, South Bend. Bob was born March 18, 1936, in Mishawaka, a son of the late Raymond and Irma (Reygaert) Forcier. He grew up in Mishawaka and graduated from St. Bavo Grade School. He spent most of his life in the South Bend / Mishawaka area. On July 18, 1959, Bob married Shirley Tuggle, who passed away in 1977. On July 22, 1978, Bob married Pearl (Nowak) Skwiercz, who survives. Other surviving family members include four children, Christopher Forcier of LaPorte, Jeffery (Tanya) Forcier of Mishawaka, Karen (Raymond) Smith of Mishawaka and Rick Forcier of Mishawaka; seven grandchildren, Steven, Kristin, Amanda, Michael, Nicholas, Brandon and Kalib. Besides his first wife, Bob was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael; a daughter, Lorrie Mullins; and two sisters, Dorothy Kling and Dolores Forcier. Bob was employed for 30 years with Bendix Corporation. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Bob enjoyed wood carving, collecting small cars, and watching Chicago Bears and Notre Dame football. His family brought him great joy. Friends may spend time with Bob's family Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka. Services honoring his life will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care. Assistance with memorials is available in the funeral home.

Published in South Bend Tribune from January 5 to January 6, 2010