Robert Lewis Bartlett

Robert Lewis Bartlett, 80, of Mason, Michigan, passed away August 9, 2025 at 2:30 a.m. Bob was born May 24, 1945 to Hollis E. and Jean M. Bartlett. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard (Dee) Bartlett and many aunts and uncles.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Connie; daughter, Stacy; and son, Troy (Susan); 4 grandchildren, Cameron, Brandon (McKenzie), Alysa Grace and Erin; 1 great-grandchild, Elaina; 2 nieces, Kim and Darci; 2 nephews, Tanner and Joel; and 1 aunt, Bonnie Noxon.

Bob played football at Colorado State University in 1963-1964. He was a member of the Mason Methodist Church his whole life and enjoyed gardening. Bob received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Michigan State University and was an industrial arts teacher in Mason and Lansing Eastern High School. He was awarded an Excellence in Education to the educational development of students by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. He was also awarded from the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen and the Lansing Schools Education Association. He taught woods, printing, silk screening, photography and drafting.

He was a 4H softball coach for girls and boys and taught 4H photography. Bob enjoyed traveling through the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Italy, Spain, Greece and a safari in Africa. He enjoyed downhill skiing in Michigan and Colorado. He was in the Tri-County Bicycle Association and rode 18 years in the DALMAC, from Lansing to the Mackinac Bridge and into the Upper Peninsula most years. Thank you to all of Bob’s nurses, you are so special.

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mason First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mason First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, the Parkinson Research Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.