Robert Earl Soper, a resident of Livonia, Michigan, died on November 3rd, 2025 at the age of 86. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Monday November 10th, 2025

Time of Service:

12:00 Noon  

Interment at:

Beth El Memorial, 28120 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Marla Hornsten  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting on Monday, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield MI 48323

Religious services will be held Monday evening at 7:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

Bowling Green State University
Memorial contributions may be made to The Excellence Fund for BGSU at this link Click Here
or by mail:
BGSU Foundation
Mileti Alumni Center
136 North Mercer Road
Bowling Green, OH 43403

or to Schepens Eye Research Institute
Memorial contributions may be made to the General Research Fund at this link Click Here
or by mail:
Mass Eye and Ear
c/o Development Office
243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114  

Family Members:

Beloved husband of Ruth Soper. Devoted father of Cheryl Soper, Eric (Christine) Soper, Neil (Susan) Soper and Joel Soper. Loving grandfather of Timothy Soper, Daniel Soper, Alexandra Soper and Brooke Soper. Cherished brother of Barry Soper. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to Allen Abraham Soper and Belle (Plotkin) Soper, Robert grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Commerce High School before earning an Associate of Arts degree from Worcester Junior College. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Business Administration in Personnel and Human Relations from Michigan State University. He also served in the United States Army Reserve.

Robert (known by many as Bob) began his professional career with the City of Detroit Civil Service Commission. He later joined the United States Office of Personnel Management, where he served with distinction as part of the OPM Investigative Services until his retirement. In his later years, he remained active in public service through the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, serving as President of the Livonia Chapter for the past nine years.

Robert found great joy in traveling and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He had a passion for sports—especially teams from Detroit and Boston—and enjoyed classical music and staying connected with his extended family.

He will be remembered for the kindness, support and humor he shared so generously with those around him.  

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