It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Great Lakes Maritime Academy alumnus (1972) and Board of Visitors member
Captain Robert (Bob) Noffze.
Captain Noffze was in the first class to graduate from the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and sailed on the Great Lakes from 1972 until his retirement as a captain with Oglebay Norton in the year 2000. Following that retirement, he then took the position of Vice President of Operations with Grand River Navigation for many years. He enjoyed hunting, tractor work, playing on the Cribbage League at the Serviceman’s Club, helping people without the need of recognition, and most of all, loving and supporting his family in all of their activities.
Our thoughts are with his wife (Carol) and his family. Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home (Rogers City) on Monday, June 22nd from 1600-2000 with a service at 1900. Memorial visitation will resume at Peace Lutheran Church on Tuesday, from 1000 through time of his memorial service at 1100. Internment will take place on the family plot at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Maritime Academy in Traverse City or to the family for a charity to be selected later.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.
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