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Robert Shields Obituary

Shields, Robert H.

Age 88, of Kettering, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. The family would like to thank the staff at Miami Valley Hospital and Ohio's Hospice of Dayton for the excellent care they provided Robert and the support they provided to the family. A visitation will be held from 4-6pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429. A funeral service will be held the following day at 11am. Burial to follow at Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Legion Post 598. Full obituary can be found at www.routsong.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Jun. 6 to Jun. 11, 2023.

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Kathy Sizemore

June 3, 2023

He will be missed by all who knew him, and all the friends and family who loved him.

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13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429

Jun

14

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Routsong Funeral Home - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429

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Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Kettering

2100 E. Stroop Rd, Kettering, OH 45429

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