Robert "Bobby" Adam Rankin's Obituary
Robert (Bobby) Adam Rankin-age 27, of Marysville, MI died unexpectedly on May 25, 2023.
Robert was born on March 22, 1996 in Port Huron, MI the son of Robert (Bob) Rankin and Nicole (Schweihofer) Rankin. Robert attended Marysville Community Schools and graduated from Marysville High School in 2014. Robert joined the Navy right after high school. He was an Electronics Technician (Nuclear) for 8 ½ years until he left the Navy last month.
Bobby was an amazing and loving big brother to his sister, Karleigh. He was a son that his parents could not have been prouder of and they enjoyed every moment with him. He enjoyed playing video games with his friends in his spare time. He was a proud cat daddy of two beautiful cats, Athena and Freyja. He was an amazing, kind, loving and funny young man with a big generous tender heart. His sharp wit was always followed with a triumphant grin and a hearty laugh. He loved his family, his friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Navy so much.
Bobby is survived by his parents, Bob and Nicole; sister, Karleigh; grandparents, Ann and Gerald Schweihofer, Bob and Sue Rankin; aunts and uncles, Clint and Michelle Seidl, Ladawn and Michael Barrett, Connor Rankin, Carmen Rankin Angela and Jason Leshuk, Joseph and Shannon Vince, Rachel Vince; many loving cousins, extended family and friends.
Preceded in death by: Grammy Rona, uncle, Adam Schweihofer, his best girl Maggie (the yorkshire terrier), and Jasperg (the cat).
A celebration of life will take place on Thursday, June 8th from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, China Township. Military Honors conducted at 6:00 p.m. followed by words of remembrance by his dear sister Karleigh.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the wishes of the family. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
Bobby was so loved and irreplaceable. We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives. Fair winds and following seas, Our Beautiful Boy
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