Robert “Bob” Bruce Ebersole

Age 80, formerly of Lansing, MI, passed away April 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer. Robert was born September 25, 1943, to Vernon and Margaret Ebersole and grew up in Lansing, Michigan, graduating from J.W. Sexton High School. A lifelong Spartan, Robert received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from his beloved Michigan State University, and later received his J.D. from Cooley Law School while working nights as a Michigan State University police officer.

Robert served his community as an Ingham County Prosecutor for over 20 years and was elected to the Holt Public School Board. He later spent part of his retirement as a consultant at the Michigan Association of School Boards. He also served as member of the Ebersole Foundation, supporting the Vernon D. Ebersole Environmental Education Center and its mission to bring nature to as many children as possible, chaired the Character and Fitness Committee at the Michigan State Bar, and volunteered at WKAR Public Radio. He was a lifetime member of Central United Methodist Church and served in many capacities, and was a fixture in the bass section of the church choir for many years.

Robert was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and dedicated a great deal of time to mentoring veterans through the East Lansing Veteran’s Court and the DuPage County Veteran’s Court after relocating to the Chicago suburbs in 2022.

Robert was an avid cyclist and enjoyed traveling near and far with his wife, friends and family during his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Diane; two loving daughters, Meg (Paul Eberhart) and Elizabeth (Daniel Becnel); two (soon to be three) adoring grandchildren, Galen and Mabel; beloved poodle, Brutus; brothers, Ralph (Patricia) and Richard (Sondra); sister, Barbara Zachman (Lee); along with many caring cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The Funeral service for Robert will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933. Interment will take place 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd., Augusta, MI 49012. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, 325 W. Washtenaw St., Lansing, MI 48933, and also one hour prior the funeral on Tuesday at the church.  Robert dedicated much of his life to the service of others, he requested that donations in his memory be made to the Ebersole Foundation, Central United Methodist Church of Lansing, Michigan, and the Spartan Marching Band.