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Robert Kerr Obituary
He was born March 10, 1945 in Uniontown, Pa. to Anna (Johnson) Kerr and Earl Kerr. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and served in the USMC for six years. He was a long time resident of Stow, where he coached many years of Stow Youth Softball and was a member of Stow United Methodist Church. He was previously employed by Terex and retired from General Motors, Parma plant in January of 2000. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Bonita Springs, Florida where he played on a men's softball league and a shuffleboard league. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and woodworking. "Bob the builder" was a very gifted and talented man who was always willing to help his friends and family, even when he was sick. There was nothing that he couldn't fix. The love for his family and countless friends never went unnoticed and he will be dearly missed by all.
Bob will be especially missed by his loving wife, Lee (Twohey), of 46 years; his daughter, Barb (Ned) Robertson of New Franklin; daughter, Kelly (Bryan) Gill of Norton; grandchildren, Kayla and Chad Robertson and Hunter and Jaden Gill; and his wife's extended family, who was his only family.
His family wishes to extend their heart-felt thanks to the staff of the Cleveland Clinic and Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center for their kindness and dedication.
Upon Bob's wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or VNS Hospice.
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Thomas & Joan Light
June 13, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jo-Anna Kikel
July 11, 2012
Sincere condolences to Bob's family. We remember him as a good person from our days together at Bedford High School.
Jo-Anna CHERNISS Kikel and David Kikel
July 4, 2012
Kelly, This is a beautiful tribute to your Dad. He was a very special person. I'm a friend of your parents from Bell Villa. My son-in-law George Murray played softball with Bob. He will always be in our hearts.
Anne Schrot
July 2, 2012
Kelly, just found out about your dad, I am so sorry. My dad also has cancer so I understand the pain of watching your dad in pain. You are in my prayers. Blessings, Leslie eleo bradcovich
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Bill and Barb Coffman
June 25, 2012
Lee, Barb and Kelly,
You know we loved Bob. He was a prince among men. His leaving has created a huge void for all of us. Glad we have the assurance that he's waiting for us in the next chapter!
Love you.
Tom & Joan Light
June 24, 2012
Lee & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers are with you. God Bless Tom & Joan Light
June 21, 2012
Lee and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he was a wonderful man and a real fighter. All the happy memories he leaves will help you through this very sad time.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
God Bless,
Jack and Shirley Fraser
Brigden, ON/Citrus Park
Joe & Debbie Parker
June 20, 2012
Barb & Ned,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know how difficult this time is and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was a wonderful man and will always be missed and remembered.
Vicki Ritchie
June 20, 2012
Kelly and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the loving arms of the Lord wrap around you and comfort you. Know that your Dad is smiling down from Heaven and will be the angel that protects and watches over you.
Avis Rutter
June 20, 2012
Lee and family: I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the few messages that I received from Bob and he seemed like he was so strong and determined to get better. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Rene & Mireille Pouliot
June 20, 2012
At this very difficult and sad time for you and your family. may the concern and care of friends help to ease the pain of the loss of Bob, your husband, father and grand'father.
He will deeply miss by all of us.
God Bless you all!
Our condoleances!
Rich & Carol Dodge
June 20, 2012
To Lee and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Bob will be missed so much at Citrus Park. He was a great man and loved by all who knew him.
June 20, 2012
Bob was a wonderful man that will be dearly missed by all. He loved his family so much and went through so much to remain on this earth. What a strong man.
Billy always appreciated how he treated Ned like a son.
He will be missed at the Robertson family events but his memory will remain forever
Joyce and Bill Robertson
Kevin and Beverley Benson
June 20, 2012
Lee and family, our heart felt sympathy goes out to you with the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. Bobby will always be remembered as a gentleman and will be sadly missed by his Citrus Park family and friends.
In the days and weeks ahead, find strength in knowing that you were loved by a great man. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Linda Evans
June 20, 2012
Dear Lee and Family,
We were so sorry to her about Bob's death. What a fighter he was.
We were so happy we were able to get to know you both a little better when Bob and Don played on the same softball team in Citrus Park. Bob was so well liked and respected by everyone.
We hope your wonderful memories will help you all through the difficult days ahead.
With Sympathy and Friendship, Don and Linda
Ronnie & Sharon Jones
June 20, 2012
Dear Lee,
We are very Lee that you have lost Bob. His journey was courageous and done with incredible grace.
He is in the arms of God and without pain and great suffering.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ronnie and Sharon
Eileen, Butch Rudolph, Hotrum
June 20, 2012
Our hearts are sad at the loss of such a great loving accomplished man..He was a man who shared his time and expertise when they were needed..
He will be missed by many, especially his Citrus Park Family..love and sympathy to Lee and Family
June 20, 2012
OUR CONDOLENCES TO LEE AND FAMILY. WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE MET BOTH BOB AND LEE WHEN WE WERE RESIDENTS OF CITRUS PARK. BOB PLAYED ON SOFTBALL TEAM AND WAS A REAL GENTLEMAN. HE WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW. BLESS YOU. BOB AND FRAN THOMAS
Marlene Kubick
June 20, 2012
My condolences to the Kerr family. Bob was well loved by many.
Costa Family
June 19, 2012
The kids and I will deeply miss such a wonderful,extremely loving(to anyone), wise man. He has taught us all a great deal about life. WE WILL LOVE HIM FOREVER!!
Denise,Kristine,Michael,& Heather.
Amy Henderson-Reinhat
June 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent at your house and on the softball fields. My thoughts are with you! Your family was my home away from home and an important part of my childhood.
June 19, 2012
Lee and Family,
So sorry for your loss, Don and I enjoyed our time with Bob and you on many of the Ohio Days in nothern Ohio, as well as the many get togethers in Bonita Springs. May God keep you and your family in His arms and give you comfort and peace in this period of grief. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and thoughts.
God Bless you and your family.
Don and Beverly Martin, Dayton, Ohio & Bonita Springs, Florida
June 19, 2012
Lee and family:So sorry to hear the news. What a fighter on the softball field at CP and for life. We will miss him in CP and when we travel to Barberton for tournaments. Know that you have been thought of prayed for often. Don and LeWain
Vicky Swales
June 19, 2012
Kelly,Barb, Lee
So sorry for your loss,Have known your dad for a long time. And I know it was hard the last couple of months but now he is not in pain and in a better place. Thinking of all of you at this time. Vicky & Larry
Jeff and Michelle King
June 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Robert Kerr during your time of sorrow.
Barb Pritt
June 19, 2012
Dear Lee, Barb and Kelly,
I was so sorry to hear about Bob. You are in my heart and prayers. Thanks for being wonderful neighbors to Al,Barb, Allie and Josh Pritt.
Bonnie & Bruce Baitler
June 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. We cannot express how sad we feel for your loss. Know that our prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God bless and watch over your family.
MARILYN RIVERS
June 19, 2012
To the Kerr family:
Lee, i was so sorry to hear about Bobs passing, but it was such a joy seeing you again so recently, i felt like i knew Bob through the years we once shared at our place of employment the East Ohio Gas Co., we were all one big happy family then.I sincerely want you and your family to know, you are all in our hearts,thoughts and prayers, and know we share in your sorrow. God bless you. Marilyn Rivers your old co worker & family.
June 19, 2012
i'am sorry to learn of bobs death. he was a great guy and an exceptonal marine. god bless bob and semper fi.
dell stiles
bluffton s.c.
Kelly (Kerr) Gill
June 19, 2012
To my amazing Father~ I will miss you here on Earth so much but your in the arms of your Heavenly Father who you were able to meet for the first time on fathers day after spending most of the day with you wife and kids (thats just how you were!)You are maybe a little man but however the strongest man I know:) A fighter thats for sure. The number of people you have touched in your life (even though your not much of a talker) is amazing. Even though at the end stages of your life you no longer had a tongue or vocals you still did a great job of communicating from your thumbs up to your body language or even your hand slashing across your throat as you pointed to the exit door when you had enough of us for the day...LOL I cant even tell you the number of staff at the Cleveland Clinic G81 floor esp. to Dr. Khan and his ENT staff, Dr Alum and staff to the Hospice staff the last 3 weeks at Ridgewood Rd hospice. Countless you touched when words werent an option. God always has a plan for our life but he never shows us the blueprints. I am thankful for the past 8+/- years of the cancer free life you had in between your Chemo & rady to the time when your cancer returned 9 months ago. Between that time you were able to watch 2 additional grandchildren become young kids.
`Also, the numerous times you sat in all kinds of weather holding the side of your face in pain to watch Hunter race BMX... I cant even tell you how many hearts you have touched there as well with your strength and courage with everything you have went thru.
Your an amazing man! We love you so much!
~Kelly, Bryan, Hunter and Jaden
Kris Brady
June 19, 2012
My deepest sympathies goes out to all of you. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I know he is at peace now and watching over all of you. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.
Ron & Gail Randall
June 19, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Greg, Darla and Corynne Hooper
June 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Such a strong man with the will to live. He is living now and he is watching over you all.
Tayler Miller
June 19, 2012
Im so sorry about your loss. He is not suffering and in the Lords hands now. Prayers go out to the whole family! Love you Kayla, stay strong!
Tony Frisoli
June 19, 2012
JUst like a Marine!! Tough to the end.
You will be missed by all who knew you.
Kayla Robertson
June 19, 2012
He is the best Papa anyone could have ever asked for. He ALWAYS put his family before anything. Ever since I was born, Papa and I shared a very special bond, a bond that will NOT be broken even after his passing. He raised me to be the best kid i can be, and i hope he is looking down on me smiling. I love you Papa...TO THE MOON AND BACK <3
June 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joanne DeLisi Family, Stow, Ohio
Virgil & Gerry Christian
June 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob was much loved and respected and we will miss him.
Carole Hegedus
June 19, 2012
MY most heartfelt condolences to you Lee and the girls. I have fond memories of Bob, especially his great sense of of humor. From snowmobiling, to gardening, weekends in Cooks Forest, and just hanging out, Bob was so much fun. Cherish all the good times.
Debbie Hymes
June 19, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DON & SHIRLEY SHAFFER
June 19, 2012
I HAVE THOUGHT OF YOUR FAMILY OFTEN. HAVEN'T SEEN YOU SINCE WE LIVED ON HUDSON DRIVE AND YOU MOVED TO BAIRD. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD BLESS.
DON & SHIRLEY SHAFFER
Tammy (Sachs) Jones
June 19, 2012
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the Kerr family for your loss! Lee, I can't even find the words to say how sorry I am for a loss as profound as this. I have such wonderful memories of spending time in your home as a child hanging out with your family, you were truly one of the best, closest couples I have ever known.Yours was a wonderful example of a great marriage! Barb and Kelly I am so sorry for the loss of your father, and you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time! I know he was a wonderful, involved and fun father to you, and your loss is also profound. Again, to the entire Kerr family, my condolences.
ken huth
June 19, 2012
I had the honor of meeting Bob a couple of weeks ago. I only was around him for a matter of minutes but it was long enough to know his faith in Jesus Christ carried him through his illness.
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