Robert Patrick Finn

August 28, 1936 - December 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” Patrick Finn, 85 of Saginaw, our loving, caring, husband, father, grandfather, brother, passed away at New Hope Valley Assisted Living on December 10, 2021. Bob was born August 28, 1936, in Detroit to the late Ethel and Patrick Finn. He moved to West Branch as a child. He graduated from West Branch High School in 1954 and then attended Bay City Junior College, Albion College and graduated from Central Michigan University. During breaks, Bob was on the West Branch Fire Department and was a part time police officer. He later received his master’s degree in education from Michigan State University and was also an instructor there. Bob worked for Saginaw Township Schools, first as a teacher and swim coach at Mackinaw Middle School, then as assistant principal at Ottawa Middle School and finished his career as principal of Sherwood Elementary School. After his retirement he attended seminary and became a deacon at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Branch. While serving at Trinity, he fed thousands, running the Ogemaw County Christian Fellowship Food Pantry and was a chaplain at the Hospice of Helping Hands in West Branch. He enjoyed the cottage that he built himself at Clear Lake and nearly every summer night could be found taking a sunset pontoon cruise with his family and neighbors. Bob leaves to carry his legacy to his wife of 60 years, Janet; children Jeff (Lori) Finn and Molly (Mark) Sieffert; grandchildren Paige (Peter) Podniesinski, Erin Finn, Matthew Sieffert and Daniel Finn. Along with his parents, Bob was welcomed home by his sister, Margaret Finn. Per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Bob’s family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 East Houghton Street, West Branch from 1:00 PM until his 2:00 PM Funeral Mass. Reverend Brian Chace will be officiating. Due to current Covid protocol, social distancing and mask will be required and seating will be limited at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot. Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Episcopal Church. If mailed, please send to PO Box 83, West Branch, MI, 48661. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.