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Robert Byron Mann, 70

Robert Byron Mann, 70, of Post Falls, Idaho, left us for eternal life on Dec. 23, 2017, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Robert was born March 11, 1947, in Detroit, Mich., to Warren and Eleanor (Borchacz) Mann.

Robert spent his childhood in the suburbs of Detroit. After graduating from high school, Robert joined the United States Marines and served two tours during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, Robert worked a variety of jobs, including various clerk jobs, but his favorites were those that included woodworking and architectural painting.

Robert was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in service for his country. He was also a published writer, publishing a book of poetry. He was a member of the VFW Cpl. Neil Reid Post 2358 of Roseville, Mich., and Immaculate Conception Church.

Robert is survived by four children, David, Angelin, Jeffrey and Gwendolyn; seven grandchildren and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael.

A Rosary service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Immaculate Conception Church, 614 E. Fifth Ave., Post Falls, Idaho, 83854. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake, WA, 99022.

The family suggests that memorials, rather than flowers, may be made for purgatorial masses in care of Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, Idaho 83854.

Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements and you may view Robert’s online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.