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Madeline Rodeheaver
February 2, 2025
I´m sorry I said that you would be 57...I remember that you would be 56! Just know that you will forever be in our hearts & thoughts. We are so grateful to have had you in our lives. Happy birthday to a special angel.
Love,
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 2, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO my sweet angel.(57!) Not a day goes by without thoughts of you. We are so grateful that you were in our lives.You will forever be in our hearts.
Love
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 2, 2024
Happy Birthday to our sweet angel. We miss you so much. You are forever in our hearts. Today is the day we celebrate the day you came into this world.We are eternally grateful that you were a part of our lives....you will always be in our daily thoughts.
Madeline & Rich Rodeheaver
Madeline Rodeheaver
June 8, 2022
Just wanted to say that you are always in our thoughts ,
every day. We miss you more than words can convey. We are eternally grateful that you came into our lives.
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 1, 2022
I know your birthday is February 2, I thought it would take a day to be posted. No matter, you are always in our daily thoughts. We are so grateful that you were part of our life. Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 1, 2022
Today is your birthday... a day to celebrate the day you came into the world. You will always be in our heart. We are celebrating the precious time we had with you... the precious memories of you. Happy birthday our sweet angel!
With all our love,
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Uncle Ray and Aunt Madeline
July 5, 2019
I cant believe its been 14 years. We sure do miss you.
Carrie Della Flora
February 2, 2019
Happy 50th Birthday, Big Brother! I've been thinking about what you would look like now. I bet you would still like like you were 10 years younger than you really are. I still miss you all the time. I love you.
Carrie Della Flora
July 2, 2016
Rob, I always think of you but I especially miss you on the 4th of July, since that was the last holiday I spent with you. Every time there is a thunderstorm, I think of being with you and Sharyn at your house and watching the lightning. I miss you all the time. I went to some amazing Bluejackets games this year and I think of you every time I go because we went together. I started watching the Cavs because my husband is a fan. Can you believe I like basketball? I just miss you so much. I tell my husband all the time how much he would have liked you. You two would have had so much in common- except he's a Cleveland fan! You have never left my heart, big brother. I just wanted you to know that you never will. I love you.
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 8, 2015
My Dear Sweet Rob,
Happy 46th birthday (Feb. 2)
We celebrated your life --- We
miss you so much! You will always be in our hearts. You are with us in all the wonderful memories of the time we had with you.
All our love,
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Sutton & Rob
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Pat Smith & Rob
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Edminston, Sutton & Rob
Steven Russell
November 16, 2014
Rob with Sutton
Steven Russell
November 15, 2014
Rob left the Navy about 8 months after I came onboard. People always say after someone dies that they were a special person etc, but with Rob this was really the case. I fondly remember his going away party at GMM1 Brandenburg's house. But most of all Rob and I shared a love for Led Zeppelin. I remember when we went to the Robert Plant concert in Hawaii. This was the first time Robert Plant started doing Led Zeppelin songs again. When he did the first Led Zeppelin it was something that I will never forget. I will never forget Rob!!
Tim
July 9, 2014
Thinking of you today Rob my heart is still heavy my friend.
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 3, 2014
Happy 45th my dear sweet Rob!!! (2/2/14)
I wrote this yesterday, but forgot to hit
submit I guess. We miss you dearly ... you will forever be in our hearts & daily thoughts.
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
Carrie Rodeheaver
February 1, 2014
Happy 45th Birthday big brother! I wish I could take you to a Bluejackets game like I did for your 35th birthday. Now it's me who will be 35. I never stop missing you, Rob. I love you very much.
February 8, 2013
Happy Birthday Rob. We miss and love you so much.
Mom and Dad
February 3, 2013
Happy birthday my friend. You are greatly missed.
Carrie
February 2, 2013
Happy 44th Birthday! I just went to Florida for the first time since you've been gone. It made me think of the time we fell asleep on the beach and got terrible sunburns! I was 15 and you and my sister made me feel like I was your equal that year. I had so much fun with you both. I miss you with all my heart, Rob. I love you very much.
Tim
July 13, 2012
Still missing you after 7 years.
July 9, 2012
Robbie, we will never stop missing you. This is such a Sad Day for us. Just know how special you are and how much you were loved by everyone that had contact with you. Love you Mom and Dad
February 2, 2012
Happy 43rd birthday!!! our sweet angel. We will never forget you .... you were like a son to us. We feel your presence in all the wonderful memories we have of you. We love you & we always will.
Rich & Madeline Rodeheaver
July 9, 2011
Rob, six years. We miss you more each year that passes.
Love you so much, Dad and Mom.
Carrie Rodeheaver
February 13, 2011
I miss you so much every day but especially around your birthday. I always find gifts that I would have given you if you were here. There is so much I want to talk to you about. You were such an important part of my life. You will always be my big brother. I will never forget you. I love you and you will always be in my heart.
February 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Rob. We love and miss you more everyday.
Mom and Dad
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 3, 2011
February 2,2011
Happy 42nd Birthday Rob. You are in our thoughts today and always. We love you.
November 4, 2010
Just thinking of you. Miss you so much.
Love you,
Krissy
Tim Latorre
July 13, 2010
We still think about you any time we get together, there is rarely a weekend without a Rob reference. It's hard to believe it's been 5 years...
July 9, 2010
July 9, 2010. Five years have gone by and they never get any easier.
Love and miss you so much Mom and Dad
Tim
February 2, 2010
Another year gone brother.. Funny thing though, even with you gone you still bring us all together.
February 2, 2010
Happy birthday Rob. We miss you so much. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. In my heart forever.
Love your sister, Krissy
February 2, 2010
Happy Birthday, our Son. We love and miss you more each day.
It never gets any easier.
Love, Mom and Dad
February 2, 2010
Today is your birthday. You were a shining star here, as I am sure you are in heaven. Not a day goes by that you aren't thought about, talked about, and missed. I miss you ~ I always will.......xoxo QLKT
Rob & Brian. I think this picture was taken in SIngapore.
November 29, 2009
Swimming in Western Samoa
November 29, 2009
On the beach in Western Samoa.
November 29, 2009
Tokyo Disneyland. All the girls wanted a picture with Rob. They thought they had seen him on MTV :)
November 29, 2009
Rob & Tom, left alone in Hawaii to house sit for a few weeks, proudly displaying the evidence of how they spent their time.
November 29, 2009
with friends in Waikiki
November 29, 2009
Rob & Navy buddies in Japan
November 29, 2009
Walking the streets of Yokosuka, Japan
November 29, 2009
Brian Crowe
November 29, 2009
A few days ago, on Thanksgiving I was thinking about my old Navy buddies. I started looking for Rob on facebook and learned that he had passed away. It was heartbreaking news. Rob and I were virtually inseparable while stationed on the USS Robert E. Peary. I have so many great memories that Rob is a part of. He was like a member of the family.
Rob was such a great person. He was always fun to be around and was there whenever someone needed help.
Even though it was a long time ago, I will always consider Rob one of my best friends.
Brian Crowe
Angela Crowe
November 29, 2009
I just recently found out about Rob's passing. I knew Rob many years ago while he was in the Navy on the Robert E. Peary. Him and Brian, my ex-husband, were the best of Navy friends.
Rob practicly lived with us while we were all stationed in Hawaii. When you are in the service and away from family your friends become family and Rob definitly was our family. We shared laughs...beer...holidays...and many late night talks. I have so many fond memories of him and the time that we all spent together.
Every day I knew him, Tom, and Brian were home because I heard the ice hitting against the patio and I knew they were filling up the cooler with beer. I never minded because he was as much my friend as Brian's and he always treated me and the kids with respect. When we needed a babysitter he was there, when we needed someone to watch the house while we visited family on the mainland he was there, when we had one day to pack and get out of Navy housing he was there, and always with a smile! I feel like we grew up together and although I haven't seen him in almost 20 years today this news still hurts deeply.
God Bless the Partlow family, as I know it does not get any easier and know that your son touched many lives that you are probably unaware of. He was a great man and a very special friend.
Kelly Cathcart
July 31, 2009
I BECAME GOOD FRIENDS WITH ROB WHEN WE
WERE IN NAVY GUNNERY SCHOOL AT GREAT LAKES. WE WERE ALSO STATIONED ON THE SAME SHIP - USS ROBERT E. PEARY.
HE WAS A GREAT PERSON, BUT THE PART OF HIM THAT IS STILL ALIVE IS EVEN GREATER-HIS SOUL.ROB WAS SO GOOD TO EVERYONE HE MET.
I WAS TRYING TO FIND ROB ON THE INTERNET. I AM SO SORRY THAT HE IS NOT WITH US. I KNOW THAT SOMETIME WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN.
I DID TAKE LOTS OF FILM WHEN I WAS IN THE NAVY. I THINK I HAVE SOME CLIPS OF ROB. IF ANY OF HIS FRIEND OR FAMILY READ THIS, I WILL SEE IF CAN FIND THE CLIPS. I THINK I HAVE ONE OF ROB WITH A NEW TATTOO ON HIS ARM.
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Madeline Rodeheaver
July 9, 2009
Today is 4 years since you left us. We
miss you Rob ... we feel blessed to have had you in our lives. I just wish that you did'nt have to leave so soon. We love you...we always will.
July 9, 2009
Today I still feel so sad. I hate that you had to go so soon. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not thought about or talked about. Your impression on our hearts is that of a wonderful man. I miss you.. Always will... xoxo QLKT
July 9, 2009
Today is a day of remembering,We miss you Rob, my thoughts of you will be in my heart today. My prayers and thoughts go out to my sister and her family. Love you and miss you. Becky Williams
July 8, 2009
It will be 4 years tomorrow since we lost you.
It never gets any easier, we love & miss you so much.
Sandy Partlow
February 9, 2009
Feb 2, 2009, was a very sad day.
Our baby boy would have been 40 years old.
We miss you so much.
Love Dad and Mom
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 3, 2009
Happy 40th Birthday our sweet angel!!! We miss you more than words can convey. You are in our thoughts ... today and always. We
love you ... Happy Birthday 2/2/09!!!
Timothy LaTorre
February 2, 2009
Happy 40th Rob. You're still in our hearts and minds every day. We miss you
Bob & Darlene Rayburn
January 29, 2009
Rob, as we approach your next birthday 2-2-09 I am reminded once again of your enigmatic personality, your smile and your tenacity. Mostly we miss you. Love Bob & Dar
The Boys
January 25, 2009
The Gang
January 25, 2009
Madeline Rodeheaver
February 4, 2008
Happy 39th Birthday our sweet angel. (I remember your birthday is Feb. 2 ) I can still hear the echo of your unmistakable laugh. We think of you all the time, most especially on your birthday.
Tim
February 3, 2008
Happy Birthday Rob
Madeline Rodeheaver
November 9, 2007
My dear sweet Rob, you left us much too soon. We cherish all the precious memories you left us ... no one can take those away. You are always in our thoughts and hearts ... and always will be.
Bob and Becky Williams
July 23, 2005
Rob your in our thoughts everyday and will be forever.We loved and will miss you deeply. I know your watching over your mom and dad and Kriss and Scott. I want them to know they our in my prayers. You was a great kid and grew up to be a great man we will always have 36 yrs. of wonderfull memories. we love and miss you. love aunt Becky and uncle Bob.
Florence & Dan Yoest
July 21, 2005
What a sad loss! All our Family loved Rob! He was truely a gentleman, so kind and caring. He and our Niece,Sharyn loved each other very much. Our heart goes out to everyone and especially Sharyn.
Clare Phillips
July 21, 2005
Dear Partlow Family,
When I heard of the news my heart broke for you guys. I am so sorry to hear about Rob, but I know being the beautiful family you are and the friends you have you can get through this. My prayers are and have always been with you.
Sharyn Rodeheaver
July 21, 2005
Rob
i hope you know how much i love you <3
it been really hard the last couple of weeks w/out you. i keep thinking youre going to walk through the door or i think i hear the yahoo instant message, but then realise it was only on the tv. i miss you so much, i dont know what i will do without you.. i would give anything to have you back here with me.where ever you are, know that i love you more than anyone in the world
Lynda Turner
July 20, 2005
I am so sad to lose one of the best friends I have ever had. The person who trained me. The person who believed in me. The person who made me smile every day. The person who always had time to stop and listen to anything I needed to talk about. I have a million wonderful memories that will carry me through......but I will forever feel the loss of someone I loved so dearly. Rob you were the greatest....your shoes can never be filled. My thoughts and prayers are with your family ..xoxox QLKT
Steve Hildebrand
July 19, 2005
Rob you were a great friend who I truely learned a lot from at MCI. I would truely not be where I am without all your help. Besides being a great influence you were always a Sincere,Trustworthy, and all around great guy who I loved to talk Bengals football with as their are not many fans in columbus. Rob you meant a great deal to me and are a great friend that will always be in my memories and on my mind. You are truely missed and will be thought of always. Thanks for the great memories that we had together. Missing you!
Sean Rosser
July 15, 2005
I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Rob's death. I worked with Rob at Qwest about 5 years ago and have been in touch with him off and on since then.I commuted from Ashland Ky to Dublin everyday for work....After my second week there Rob told me to stop the driving and stay with him and Sharyn a few nights a week. Rob took me under his wing at work also as I was fresh from the Army and he showed me everything I needed to know on how to do the job there and do now. I remember all the trash Rob and I would talk during our Yahoo Fantasy football season...My life is truly changed from knowing Rob and it is truly changed now that I have lost him. I will hang on to the memories you gave homie. I love you and miss you already Rob and I am praying for healing for your family.
Barbara & Richard Jones
July 14, 2005
Rob,
Richard & I remember all the times you came over and stayed at the house with Dan. You would sit down to eat with us and you would not say a word. Richard would look at you and tell you to stop talking so much. He would say "what is wrong with you, don't you ever stop talking. You finally started to loosen up and you would actually talk to us and laugh. You had a wonderful smile and it would be great to hear you laugh. I know that we have not seen you for a few years but your memories will always be with us. We will miss you greatly. Prayers are with you Bob and Sandy and remember we love you both.
Gary Lewis
July 13, 2005
My deepest sympathies in your time of loss. I have only the fondest memories of Rob growing up, skateboarding and just being kids in the old Taylor Road neighborhood. He will be missed.
Eric McFadden
July 12, 2005
I was saddened to hear this news today. I knew Rob from MCI, and while I have moved on and time works on the memory, I remember Rob as being a very courteous, honest, caring and nice person. He was a man of high character and that is hard to find these days. God Bless Rob and his family.
Tim Latorre
July 12, 2005
As we all sat around last night, so many memories came out. We could easily write a book about our adventures as a gang of friends, each with our own chapters and adventures. I guess the funniest thing is as hard as I try to think of a bad time, I can’t. Never even a harsh word between Rob and I or few others for that matter. You see the greatest thing about Rob was that he was able to turn just about any memory into a good one. He could point out the funniest thing in any situation. Every weekend something was happening rather it be sitting around the garage at Rob’s or playing video games and having a beer, we always had a good time. Rob was truly the epicenter of our group as much we all always enjoyed each other’s company, Rob always brought us together. Rob was always there. Birthdays, cookouts, moving (he had to be sick of us moving). It really didn’t matter what was going on. Rob could rally the troops and make it fun. When I was a kid (6th grade) Rob always let me use his skateboard to ride to school with his brother Scott. That was the kind of guy he was. He would give you the shirt off his back and not think twice. He would do anything for you. I’m sure eve with him gone now he will be there with us, keeping us together. Making us laugh, cry etc. That was Rob. I’ll never forget his laugh… TEH
Pete (British) Williams
July 12, 2005
This was a big shock to me as it was everyone else. Rob was a good friend to me while I was in the US, he was a very kind hearted man who would help anyone, which was demonstrated by him letting me stay in his house. I will be sad not to see him when I return.
Sara Dietrich
July 12, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob will be greatly missed.
Sara, Brock, and Elizabeth Dietrich
Ray and Madeline Partlow
July 12, 2005
Robbie has always been very special to us and he will always hold a special place in our hearts. We treasure the many wonderful memories we have from over the years and will miss him very much. With love, Uncle Ray, Aunt Madeline and family
Joshua Sebourn
July 12, 2005
Rob was a good friend. I worked with Rob at Qwest almost 5 years ago. He is one of the few that I remember and missed. Aside from arguing about football, Rob always had a smile on his face. Rob will truely be missed.
Laura Kienle
July 12, 2005
I always remember Rob as being a wonderful person . . . . very kind and funny. He would come down to the cafeteria everyday with Tim LaTorre and the two of the them would always crack me up!! Heaven must have been in need of an angel.
Jason and Tina Kline
July 12, 2005
Dear Rob, you are one of the kindest and most genuine people I have ever known. Your kind heart and spirit has touched us all. You will be and are missed my friend, and will never be far from our hearts and thoughts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. We are deeply sorry for your great loss. Jason and Tina Kline
Douglas Cordell
July 12, 2005
He was the best friend I've ever had or ever will have. The world is truly a worse place without him.
TAMMY GARRETT
July 12, 2005
My prayers are with you and your family on this day of sorrow.
Rob Partlow, Pure Royalty, Christmas 1970
Darlene Rayburn
July 12, 2005
Part of remembering a loved one is sharing their life with others.
Neil Horn
July 12, 2005
It was my pleasure to work with Rob at MCI. I considered him my friend, and GREATLY respected him as a softspoken, caring man who was always willing to give of himself to help others. I will sorely miss him, and my prayers go out to him and all those that loved him. He was a class act.
Ed Partlow
July 12, 2005
Rob you will be missed and we loved you very much. Uncle Ed and Aunt Jan
Josh and Shelley Snyder
July 11, 2005
Rob was a brother and friend to us all. We will never forget his unbounded kindness. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family. Rob truely has touched our lives, and the lives of all who knew him.
Roger and Conni Heiney
July 11, 2005
One of the nicest guys we have ever known.I was proud to have him work for me and I was proud to work along side of him. He will always be remembered.
Linda Duffy
July 11, 2005
I cannot tell you how very sorry I am to hear about such a tragic loss. Rob was like a son and a brother in our family. He will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Gohringer
July 11, 2005
To Sharyn & Rob's family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you. We'll always remember the fun times we had at the No Soul Jones' gigs over the years.
Kim, Doug (Roy) & Cassie.
Sandy Brletich
July 11, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sharyn, I know we only met once, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Partlow Family.
Rob and I began our MCI journey together from day 1. I liked to call him Bob, and he actually let me do it. I think if I were male, he would have had a few words to say about it.
Rob always acted like a big brother to me here at work and I want to thank him for that.
Jeffrey Garren
July 11, 2005
I hired Rob into MCI some 4-5 years ago and there was never a day that I regretted extending the offer. He was a quiet gentleman with an obvious depth beneath the calm waters he reflected outwardly. I am deeply shocked and saddened by his passing. 36 years is far too young, but the loss is made that much greater due to it being such a kind and gracious human spirit as Robs. You are missed my friend.
Brenda Hanna
July 11, 2005
Praying that the Lord will Bless You at this time of need. DFAS
Carmen Singleton
July 11, 2005
I wanted to say I am deeply sorrowed for your loss. I worked with Rob at MCI, he was not only a co-worker, but also a friend. One word comes to mind when I think of him and that is genuine. He was someone you could always talk to and he was always there to lend a hand! He also went out of his way to bring me to Pataskala a few times to see my family, which I truly appreciated! He will be always be missed!
Richard Ristaneo
July 11, 2005
To my dear friend Rob, You are and were one of the nicest and dearest people in my life and you will be sorely missed. You already are. I loved you like a brother. My thoughts and prayers and with Scott and Sharyn and your family. Rich
STEPHANIE GUNTER
July 11, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Linda Stone
July 11, 2005
I was very sorry to hear of your great loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May God strengthen you and your family in this time of loss.
Karen & Koy Sowards
July 11, 2005
So sorry for your loss.
Pam Nowicki
July 11, 2005
Please know that my prayers are with you and your family
Timothy Latorre
July 11, 2005
We'll never forget you Scrob.
Bob & Darlene Rayburn
July 11, 2005
Rob, Sadly we will miss you but trust that you are in a better place. Fond memories will keep you near until we once again meet in heaven. Love,
Uncle Bob & Aunt Darlene
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