Robert E. Picken

Age 81, of Holt,  passed away April 19, 2011 in Lansing.  He was born May 6, 1929 in Comstock Park, Michigan to Harry and Delores Picken.  He was a lifelong resident of Holt, was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1946-1948 where he held rank Master Sergeant and was a member of  the 119th Field Artillery of the Michigan National Guard.

He is survived by his children: Patricia (Bob) Scott, James (Mary) Picken, Timothy Picken, Kathleen (Everett) Perry, and Betsy (J.D.) Kelly; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and special friend, Carol Hall.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life Marilyn Picken in 1996.

Robert was a wonderful father, grandfather, and  great-grandfather who loved spending time with his family.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2011 at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  There will be visitation 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

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Joe & Donna Warren
April 19, 2011 at 9:55 pm

We are saddened by your loss and we’ve enjoyed the good times we too had with Bob at some of the family cookouts. He had a great sense of humor.
Joe & Donna

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Howard and Colleen Becker
April 20, 2011 at 7:47 am

May God Grace the Family of Bob Picken my Friend with Great Love and Memories to give them Comfort at this time of Loss.

Love and Prayers Howard and Colleen Becker

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Howard and Colleen Becker
April 20, 2011 at 3:01 pm

May God Grace the Family of our Friend Bob with Great Love and Great Memories to give you all Comfort at this time of loss.

Loe and Prayers Howard and Colleen Becker

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