Robert Thomas Hacker passed away at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the age of 53. Robert was born in Westland, Michigan on June 8, 1962 the son of Cleo and Barbara ( nee Hinks ) Hacker. He graduated from Plymouth-Salem High School in 1980 and then learned the trade of a graphic artist. Robert worked for Valassis Inc., here in Plymouth for the last 17 years. Robert enjoyed many interests including music and dancing, playing cards and cooking, his mother stating he was " the best cook in the world." He had two great companions he simply adored, his dogs Sebastian and Riley. Robert leaves behind his partner Rowland G. Bullerdick, mother Barbara and siblings Karen Hacker, Michael ( Kim ) Hacker, Susan ( Matt ) Kozdron, David ( Andrea ) Hacker and Heather ( Chris ) Dib. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:30 am at the Farmington Masonic Temple, 23715 Farmington Road, Farmington.