Robert Michael McGregor , 75, left his pain behind and received his heavenly wings at 5:07 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2022. He was at home, surrounded by his family and the love and prayers of many, when he found peace.

Bob was born to Thomas and Nadine (Level) McGregor on December 31, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his schooling in Missouri at Sappington Elementary and graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1965, thanks to the help of his sister Donna. After graduating, Bob joined the United States Army for two years, serving as an MP in Korea for over 11 months. He was Honorably Discharged in December of 1968, serving in the reserves until 1973. He received a Business Degree from Jefferson College in 1973.

On October 31, 1970, Bob married Loretta "Jean" Nahlik and gained a bunch of brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Bob was a proud, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, son, brother, and uncle.

As a child, Bob worked for his dad at Thomas McGregor Sporting Goods in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1981, Bob and Jean moved their family to Indiana. Bob began to work for McClain and Aumsbaugh Furniture in 1982, then bought the business which would become McGregor Furniture from 1989 until Bob retired in 2007. After his retirement, Bob could be found most days walking around town. Bob was a member of St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church and a former member of the Columbia City Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Business Association. Bob was a huge sports fan, spending many nights cheering on the TinCaps.

Bob did not know a stranger, and his home and heart were open to all. Many a friend and family have gathered at the table and on the porch: employees, police officers, firefighters, and more. Of course, friends become family.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jean; daughters Michelle McGregor of Columbia City, Mindy (Scott) Leatherman of South Whitley, sons, Mike (Laura) McGregor, Kimmell and Brent (Lisa) Sunderland of Columbia City; sister, Donna Hess of Clover, SC; grandchildren, Colby and Evan Leatherman, Shaunce (Annie), Blake, Spencer, & Travis Sunderland, Lindsey, Ashleigh & Makenzie Hoskins and Jacob McGregor; great-grandson, Liam Sunderland, and bonus grandchildren; Alyssa and Alex (Storm Dalton) Winkelman, Demi, Wyatt & Klayton Warner; special nephew, John (Kelly) Winkelman; Jil & Dustin Leatherman; Salam, Lindsey, J & Cecelia Lazkani; bonus kids: Dave Calhoun & Jenn Sylvester; McGregor Furniture kids: Tom, Dave R , Chad, Josh, Jason, Tammy, Scott, Matt, Marcus, Aaron, Sean, Dave S, Kyle W (x 2), Rhys, and Andrew; special friends: George Crowe, Thad (LuAnn) Coverstone, Von (Lee) Harting, Gary (Lana) Myers, Ann Oden, Matt & Regina Warner; Whopper Wednesday Crew: Mike, Jerry, John, Jeanne, Dick and Rob; and his TinCaps Family: Jim & Reyne, Jeff & Victoria, Mike & Randi, Brian, Austin, and the entire TinCaps staff; In-Laws: Mary Lou Kopp, Fran Zagorski, Betty Nahlik, Julie Buchheit, Barb (Ron) Buchheit, Audrey (Dale) Wild, Larry (Karen) Nahlik, Margie Nahlik, Vic Nahlik, and Rosemary (Sandy) Sandmeier; and MANY nieces and nephews.

Preceding Bob in death were his parents, Tom and Nadine McGregor, bonus parents Hershel and Gloria Aumsbaugh; bestest friend: Dick Cira, Terry Oden, Jason Crowe; parents-in-law, Joe (Loretta) Nahlik; in-laws, Vince Nahlik, Isidore, Anna Rose Winkelman, Gene Kopp, Joe Zagorski, Joe Nahlik, Dennis Buchheit, Val Nahlik and Retta Nahlik.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Sunil Babu, his staff, and the Stillwater Hospice staff for their unending compassion and support. To our family, friends, church family, and our community - your love and prayers have sustained us.

A Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13 ^th at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 315 S Line St, Columbia City, IN.  Burial is at the Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City.  Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 12 ^th at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City with a rosary service following at 8 p.m. and one hour visitation prior to the Mass at the church.

To honor Bob's love of sports, and his favorite color, we would like everyone to dress casually for the visitation by wearing a shirt for your favorite sports team or the color orange.

In lieu of flowers, we request memorials in Bob's name to the Wounded Warriors Project, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or Riley Children's Hospital.