Robert W. Sweetland, 75, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014. A Celebration of Life for his family and close friends will be held at a later date.
He was born and raised in Michigan. After serving in the Army from 1956 to 1959, he returned to Michigan and eventually opened a furniture store. He subsequently moved to Winslow and in 1978 opened Sweetland Furniture Mfg., where he made and sold furniture up until his passing.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Kathy; his children, Dan and Jeff Sweetland, and Shelly Sweetland-Hill (Jeff); two sisters, Dorothy Pollman and Marilyn Dumond; two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews, all of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton Sweetland and Marie Rose Dean.
Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
