Former UAW Local 412 Retiree Chairperson Bob Ban has passed away

The Local 412 Executive Board and membership would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former UAW Local 412 Retiree Chairperson Bob Ban, who passed away on Jan. 25, 2022.  His service to the membership will never be forgotten.

Robert Joseph Ban, 82, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, at his family home in the City of Grosse Pointe.

Robert was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Detroit, to Max and Mary Ban, both now deceased.

He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1957, and from Ferris Institute in 1960.  He was a designer for Chrysler Motor Co., in Highland Park and Auburn Hills.  Robert also served as a specialist in the U.S. Army.

Robert was a member of the UAW and for 20 years served as Chairperson of the UAW Retirees Chapter for Local 412 in Warren.  He enjoyed spending time on Lake St. Clair, boating and fishing with friends.  He loved to travel, taking many trips to Las Vegas, as well as visiting Hawaii, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.  He also enjoyed traveling locally and spending weekends in the resort towns on Lake Michigan.

Robert is survived by his partner of 43 years, Elaine; daughter, Jennifer Coker (Larry); son, Robert Ban Jr. (Brenda); and grandchildren, Campbell, Maclaren and Cora Coker, and Emily and Joey Ban.

Robert will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Military honors services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, salvationarmy.org; or a food bank or veterans charity of the donor’s choosing.