Robert E. “Bob” Noch of Chelsea, Michigan, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Chelsea Hospital. He was born May 7, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Fred G. and Olga L. (Herman) Noch.
Bob was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, and worked at the K-Mart Headquarters in Detroit, for 43 years. He enjoyed composing music and writing poems. Bob and his family moved to Taylor, after World War II, and moved to Southgate, in 1970. Later, they lived in West Bloomfield, Gregory, and at the end, Bob lived at the Chelsea Retirement community.
Bob is survived by his two nieces, Yvonne and Yvette. He was preceded in death by his brother, Frederick Nock in April of 2007; sister, Eleanor Bechtel in June of 2008; and niece, Diane Inloes.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea, with Rev. Daniel Pezzica officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, from 10 - 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1515 S. Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118.
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