Robert "Bob" Leveque, 81, of Ontonagon was called home June 22, 2011 at Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital.

He was born February 16, 1930 in Lake Linden to parents Edward and Theresa Leveque. He graduated from Lake Linden High School in 1949, and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He later met Diana Puska, and they were united in marriage on June 4, 1955 in Hancock. Bob was working at the White Pine Copper Mine when they moved to Ontonagon. He remained at the copper mine for 30 years, working as a furnace man in the smelter, retiring in 1985.

In his younger years, Bob enjoyed snowmobiling. He also loved camping, was an avid outdoorsman, and spent time "tinkering" in his garage. Bob was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Theresa; and a brother, Bud.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; two daughters, Deb (Joe) Davis and Kim (Ed) Serrahn; grandchildren, Chad Davis, Malina (Chris) Bedtke, and Alex Serrahn; great-grandson, Cameron Bedtke; and sisters, Marion (Ed) Rozman of Calumet and Margaret McDonald of the Houghton County Medical Care Facility. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bob was a loving and kind husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by those who loved him.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Ontonagon. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Family Cemetery following the service.