Robert Louis Sachtleben

Robert Louis Sachtleben, 80, of Union Pier, MI passed away in his home on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Robert was born on Jan. 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Eunice (Dean) Sachtleben. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation and worked as an aviation mechanic with American Airlines; then for 31 years he was a supervisor at the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant retiring in 1995. Robert was a talented water color artist and loved to restore old classic cars.  Robert is survived by his wife Judy – they were married on Nov. 14, 2009 in New Buffalo; his children – Doug (Kathy) Sachtleben of Minooka, IL, Keith (Dedra) Sachtleben of Minooka, IL and Andrea (Jason) Wrona of Cresthill, IL; grandchildren – Douglas, Bailey and Nathan Sachtleben, Hannah, Matthew and Brooklyn Sachtleben, and Caleb and Delaney Wrona; sister – Doris (Gene) Kwasiborski of Burbank, IL; brothers – Richard (Marcille) Sachtleben of Menifee, CA and Frederick (Patricia) Sachtleben of LaPorte, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved 1st wife Susan and sisters – June Kondrath and Ruth Rickard.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, July 23, 1:00PM, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church – 2673 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI, with Pastor Ehlke officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service from 12noon until 1:00PM at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice – 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com