| fact sources and writings about this individual:
Research of Kevin Everingham of MI, 2000 & 2022;
2Information from Robert Everingham himself, from Texas, April 2001.
Robert writes: "I was named after my grandfather George and his brother Robert. I lived in Onaway through my high school years and then moved to Adrian Michigan were I went to work for Kroger Co. and was transferred to Texas in 1968 from Pittsburgh PA. I have lived in the Houston area with my wife and 7 children for most of the time since then. Marie and I have been married for 52 years.
My father Kenneth, better known as Gus and your grandfather Dale did some fishing together and I remember Dale visiting. When I was staying on the farm with my grandparents we used to take an occasional Sunday drive to visit Charlie and Clara Everingham out highway 68 between Onaway and Atlanta. I remember Dale's store on the highway. "
1966 Book; Super Market Merchandising, Vol.31, 1966.. "books talks of vice presidency of Lyle J. Everingham at Kroger,... and Robert G. Everingham filling a post of merchandise manager of Pittsburgh division."
1971 CSA Super Markets, Vol.47, Lebhar-Friedman, 1971... (Page 36)"Robert G. Everingham, formerly vice president of the Peoria, Ill Division, succeeds Mr. LeRoy in Houston."
1983 Book; Retailing Basics by Danny N. Bellenger & Jac L. Goldstucker, Pbl. R.D. Irwin 1983, (401pgs) Business & Economics Textbook... "Robert G. Everingham, vice president in charge of the Houston market area for Kroger Company, indicates that the food chain considers atmospherics in their store planning. he says that decor is planned to accent the various products sold in defferent areas of the store..."
1984 Sheldon's Retail Directory of the U.S. and Canada, 1984... "Robert G. Everingham, vice President, Kroger Co, Cincinnati, OH stores in Texas & LA."
2021 OBITUARY:
Robert Everingham went to be with His Lord and Savior, July 30, 2021, in Spring, Texas at the age of 93. Bob, a man of faith and integrity, was born in Onaway, Michigan, on April 10, 1928 to Christena and Kenneth Everingham. He was raised on the family farm, attended Onaway High School and graduated salutatorian.
After his graduation Bob moved to Adrian, Michigan, where he met and married the love of his life, Marie Meller in 1949. They have been inseparable for the past 72 years.
Bob started his long and successful career with The Kroger Company as a sacker in 1946. His hard work and determination led to moving his seven children around the country with each promotion. After 44 years with the company, he retired as divisional Vice President in Louisville, Kentucky in 1990. Everyone that had the privilege of working with him always spoke of his humbleness, kindness and authenticity.
Bob and Marie moved back to Houston to enjoy retirement. Bob would fill his heart through golfing, gardening, swimming, and traveling with friends and family. Most of all he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which usually involved a large gathering at a lake or pool with great food and a competitive game of cards. Bob tried to always attend his grandchildren's events and was their biggest fan.
First and foremost, Bob was a servant of God. As a man of faith, he was a true inspiration to his family. He ingrained in us the value of love and commitment to the Lord. Bob left an extensive and extraordinary legacy to all that had the opportunity to know him.
He is preceded in death by his son Michael, his parents, Christena and Kenneth, his brother Lyle (Rlene), his sister Donna (Dusty), and his brother-in-law Richard. He is survived by his wife, Marie Alice Everingham; his children, Tom (Sally), Shari (Jim), Joy (Ken), Michele (Cameron), Karen (Dennis), and Jill (Bill); his sisters Joan, Jackie (Fred), Linda and brother Jim (Sandra). Also survived by his grandchildren, Wesley, Josh (Misty), Matt (Jenn), Hallie (Dusten), Sarah (Jarrod), Jeff, Mandy (Kody), Courtney, Shannon, Cameron II, Katie (Marc), Allison (Ethan), Peyton (Michael), Katelin, Jacob (Krista), Steven, Lora (Danny), Morgan, Cameron (Alissa); great grandchildren, Madison, Luke, Mayley, Landon, Mason, Camen, Caden, Cashlen, Aubrey, Riggins, Addison, Colton, Layla, Sawyer and Cole.
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