Robert George Sedore

Robert George Sedore April 2, 1945 – August 17, 2026 Robert George Sedore, age 81, passed away on August 17, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Robert was born on April 2, 1945, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to George and Clara Sedore. He grew up in rural New Jersey, then moved closer to New York City, where he attended Westwood High School and played basketball and football. He continued his education and football career at Alfred University in New York. Robert proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Army and was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany. It was during his time in Germany that he met Alyce, who would become his beloved wife. Robert and Alyce were married on May 28, 1972, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and went on to build their life together in Indiana and Michigan. During his military service, Robert was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious service with V Corps, an achievement that reflected his dedication and commitment to service. Robert also enjoyed a long and accomplished career in the refractory industry. He began working in refractory sales for Babcock & Wilcox from 1967 to 1969 and returned to the company in 1972, continuing through its transition to Thermal Ceramics. He remained there until 2006. In 2007, Robert joined K-Industrial, where he continued working through 2026. Outside of work, Robert had many interests that brought him great enjoyment. A talented woodworker, he enjoyed creating things with his hands. He was an avid reader and could often be found working on puzzles and crosswords. Robert also loved golfing and faithfully cheered for the Green Bay Packers—and proudly owned a share of the team. Above all, Robert treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was the loving father of Stephen Robert Sedore (Betsy) and the late Susan Jane Sedore. He was a proud grandfather to Devante Sedore, Rudy Morgan, Emmanuel Morgan, Leila Jane Franklin, Kaiya Franklin, Griffin Sedore, and Cooper Sedore. He also leaves behind his brother, Gary Sedore (Karen), and his nephew, David Sedore (Madeline). Robert will be remembered for his faith, his devotion to family, his strong work ethic, his many interests, and the values by which he lived. One of the sayings especially meaningful to Robert was: “In everything, look for the hand of God.” A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, September 25th at 10 AM until the 11 AM Memorial Service at Ward Church, 40000 Six Mile Road, Northville, Michigan. Those wishing to honor Robert’s memory may make a memorial contribution to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or online at cskdetroit.org. To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Robert George Sedore

April 2, 1945 - August 17, 2026