Robert Joseph Beiting, "Bob"

Robert Joseph Beiting passed away peacefully on October 23, 2026 at the age of 87, with 2 of his children at his bedside.

Born to Marcus and Elmira (Rouse) Beiting, July 21, 1939 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 50 years Judy (Greely) and his sister Marcia (Arnold).

Robert was a kind, loving, and generous man, who worked hard his whole life and supported his family. He loved his family with all his heart, as a husband, father, and grandfather. And he was a cherished friend to many. Bob was a devout Catholic, enjoyed reading spy novels and science fiction, loved trivia and quiz shows, enjoyed genealogical research, and was a big car enthusiast.

Graduate of St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, class of 1956. Recipient of a National Merit Scholarship the first year they were offered. Graduate of University of Detroit 1960, where he met his wife, Judy. And earned his MBA from University of Michigan. Served as Commissioned Officer, U.S. Public Health Service. Employed 35 years at Ford Motor Company. Longtime member of the Ford Genealogy Club. Member of St. Gerald Parish for 45 years. Member of the St. Gerald Knights of Columbus.

Survived by his children Christopher (Sarah), Dennis, Meridith Paluck, and grandchildren Magdalen “Maggie” (Joel Parrish), Elizabeth “Lillie,” Anton, and Kateri “Katie” (Keegan Conway).

Robert’s family will receive guests at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home 23720 Farmington Rd (between 9 and 10 Mile Rd) downtown Farmington on Thursday, October 29, from 3 to 7 pm, followed by an evening rosary at 7 pm. A funeral mass for Bob will be celebrated on Friday, October 30 at 11 am (in state 10:30 am) at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd (between 8 and 9 Mile Rd) Farmington. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI.

For those wishing to make a donation in Robert’s name, please consider St. Gerald Catholic Church, where Bob was an active member for so much of his life. Please make checks payable to: St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd. Farmington, MI 48336.