Robert E. “Robbie” Rochefort, 56, of Gladstone, MI passed away on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023 at Christian Park Village following a lengthy illness with cancer.
He was born on May 1, 1967, in Houghton, MI, son to Gerald Frederick Rochefort and Mary Katherine (Kent) Chapman.
As an adolescent, Robert’s family lived in Garden, MI where he spent his younger years before they moved to Smithville, TN. He graduated from DeKalb County High School.
To assist his mother because of health issues, Robert moved back to the U.P. to be with her three years ago.
As an avid outdoorsman, Robert enjoying fishing, hunting, landscaping and doing any type of activity outside. He loved being around people and having fun, enjoying life to the fullest.
Among survivors include his parents, Gerald (Jean) Rochefort and Mary Chapman; children, Austin Rochefort and his son, Kolton, James Robert Rochefort, and Rachel Rochefort and her son, Maverick; and siblings, Bruce E. Rochefort, Carrie M. Rochefort, and Jeri Jo Lasslet; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his grandparents, he was preceded in death by a niece and nephew, Aspen McCauley and Brannon Rochefort.
Private services will be held at a later date.
A message of condolence may be directed to the Rochefort family online by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net.
The Crawford Funeral Homes, Michigan, are assisting the family.
Smithville Review
(Smithville, Tenn.)
May 17, 2023