Robert George "Bo" Pego, Sr.
3/14/2023 12:37:00 PM
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Final Journey
Rev. Robert George "Bo" Pego, Sr., age 63, of Mt. Pleasant
passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 11, 2023, with
his faithful wife by his side.
Funeral Services for Rev. Robert will be held at Clark Family
Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1 p.m.
with Rev. Sam McClellan and Dr. Julian Gunn officiating. A
Luncheon will follow immediately in the Reflections
Reception Center. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery in the spring.
The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel the day of the service from
10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to
family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Bo was born on June 28, 1959, in Mt. Pleasant, son of James "Buddy" and Grace
(Rapp) Pego. He married the love of his life, June J. (Bowie) Pego in 1983. Bo
was a proud member, former Sub Chief, and Chaplain of the Saginaw Chippewa
Indian Tribe and a proud Christian. Bo received his Bachelor's in Theology at the
Nazarene Indian Bible College in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He had a deep
faith and passion for leading his flock in the path of Jesus. Bo spent his life
serving his family, tribe and anyone who needed a listening ear, no matter what
the circumstance. He was a minister, counselor, father, husband, leader in his
community. Bo was full of knowledge and compassion and always made time for
those who needed him. Bo was an avid golfer and loved playing in the First
Nation Golf Association Professional League.
Bo is survived by his wife of 41 years, June Pego; children, Jacqueline (Brandon)
Haught, Robert (Bernice) Pego, Jr., and Olivia Otter Robe; grandchildren, Sarah
Shomin, Cory Gaskill, Gracie Davidson, Caden Pego, Wabigwan Pego, Sienna
Pego, Ezekiel Haught, Isaiah Haught, Jeremiah Haught, Robert Pego III, Amaris
Haught, and Daniel Otter Robe; brothers, Steve (Mae) Pego, Allen (Diane) Pego,
Scott Pego, and Sam Pego; and sister, Faith {Tony Carmona) Carmona-Pego;
right hand man, Greg Mandoka; and many nieces and nephews.
Bo was preceded in death by his cherished son, Isaac Pego in 2011; parents; sonin-
law, Daniel Otter Robe; sister, Elaine Pego-Shawnoo; nephew, Allen "Mushie"
Pego, Jr.; and nieces, Terri Paul and Segwen Traver.