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Robert WHELAN Obituary
Bob Whelan, age 71, of Kettering, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born on September 10, 1949, to Gertrude and the late Bob Whelan, Sr. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Ellen (McCafferty) Whelan; children, Jim (Sarah), Bob III (Meghan), Suzie, Katie, Carrie; and six grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, at Westbrock Funeral Home, 5980 Bigger Rd.,
Kettering. Social distancing and masks required. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, October 22, 10:00 a.m., at St. Charles Borromeo, and he will be laid to rest at Calvary
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Knights of Columbus 14995 Robert J. Schiller Scholarship Fund or your favorite charity.
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Kathleen Evans
October 22, 2020
Dear Family, As we celebrate Bob's extraordinary and loving life, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. Kathleen & Ron
Ken Betche
October 22, 2020
The day that I met Bob made me a better person. I was able to consider him a friend, a Brother, for ten years and for that I am blessed. His caring attitude and engaging personality helped many, many people over the years I knew him and I’m sure for many decades before that. When my phone rang and I saw that it was Bob calling, I knew we would talk for 30 minutes about the subject on hand – Vocational Essay, Kite Flying, Golf, RibFest, Food Pantry, Knight Fellowship and so many other topics and ideas that he had and wanted to share. Many of us and sixteen Catholic elementary schools and their students will remember the Vocational Essay video that he worked so hard on with the local Marianists Brother, Novice, Sister and Priest. Wow! It is quite a work!
Last night’s viewing was bittersweet realizing Bob had passed but also remembering him. He was called an Exemplary Catholic Gentleman, what a beautiful title for him. And the praying of the second glorious decade of the Rosary, the Ascension, was very meaningful and reminded us that we have a friend in Heaven. And how beautiful that donations made in Bob’s name will benefit student scholarships.
VIVAT JESUS
Ken Betche
David and Beth McPipkin
October 21, 2020
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David and Beth McPipkin
October 21, 2020
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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