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Robert Leroy Mothersbaugh Sr.
1925 - 2016
BORN
1925
DIED
2016
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Robert Mothersbaugh Obituary
Robert went to be with the Lord, and join his wife, Mig, very quietly Sunday, May 22nd, 2016.
Robert was born September 23rd, 1925 to Allen and Alice Mothersbaugh, and had been a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He Honorably served his country via the Coast Guard.
He lived a full life, having five children, thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He leaves son, Mark (Anita) and their children Hope and Margaret; son, Robert (Alison) their children Bobby Lee, Clara, Ursula (Deepak) Whitehouse and their child Audrey, and Alex (Ryan) Posner, and their children Adelaide and Eloise; son, Jim (Lisa) their children Jacob, Rachel and her children Aiden and Kitley; daughter, Susan (Joe Hite) their child Silas (Lisa); and daughter, Amy Mothersbaugh and her children Mason, Camryn, Madison and Ian; several nieces and nephews.
Bob was a prominent local businessman and property owner. Bob was also an actor and a song writer for the band DEVO, performing the part of General Boy since the inception of the band, appearing in numerous videos and on stage.
Funeral service will be held Friday, May 27th, at 12 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home McGOWAN REID AND SANTOS CHAPEL, 247 Stow Avenue (one block north of Portage Trail at Third Street), Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon, Fr. Mark Scotton officiating. Private interment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. (Anthony Funeral Homes, FALLS, 330.928.1313, anthonyfh.com)
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john renz
June 6, 2020
Mr. Mothersbaugh was such a kind and generous man for whom I have always admired and respected. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to know him and Mrs. Mothersbaugh. He as always so kind, giving and enlightening to me. I have been out of the loop for so many years. I will never forget him nor the very positive impact that he had on my life. Really, I wanted to be just like him! I only wish that I could have played more golf with him and just had the privilege to just hang out like I use to do. I miss you sir. jr
April Thomson
July 21, 2017
Thank you General, listening to some of the best crazy music I've ever heard, you will always live on through it
nancye ferguson
May 30, 2016
sending love and big hugs to the whole family! you were an amazing father in law and a remarkable original person! i loved our time together and i know how much you loved mig and it is comforting to know you are reunited in love once again... my heart goes out to the whole family for your loss xxxxx nancye
Lathea Moskel
May 29, 2016
Sad Times for the Mothersbaugh family. I had lost contact with Robert after 1996 when Gene and Bobby came to Houtzdale Pa. when my father died. I am his cousin Lathea (Britten) Moskel. Every summer Uncle Allen and Aunt Alice and the 3 boys would come to visit us. (When we were all young.) My mother was Rachel Mothersbaugh (Allen's sister)
I am on Facebook and that is how I found out about his passing (Marks facebook)
Sorry to hear of your loss. He was a wonderful man.
Janet Mayer
May 28, 2016
He was a very nice man. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Michael Pasko
May 28, 2016
RIP God bless all of you.
May 28, 2016
RIP General. In heaven, everything is fine..
sean squire
May 27, 2016
RIP general boy :(
rest in the Lord's love...
We're all Devo!
Janice Junge
May 27, 2016
God bless and comfort the family of Robert Mothersbaugh, Sr.
Janice Junge
May 27, 2016
Deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved General Boy. To the family: thank you for sharing him with all of us.
Janice Junge
Totally DEVOted
Tay Lugton
May 27, 2016
Condolences to The Mothersbaugh Family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
May 26, 2016
Sincerely condolences to the family. Sally Felmly Ryan.
Nancy Thomas (Puleo)
May 26, 2016
A special man, kind , thoughtful , caring. Amy and her father spoke at my mothers' funeral and gave comfort. May the Mothersbaugh family have that same comfort in knowing how he touched so many lives.
May 26, 2016
Deepest heartfelt condolences. Much love to your family. -- Jen and Darren Pezzo
Gary and Shirley Fasick
May 26, 2016
Amy and Family, Your Mom and Dad were such special people. The influence they had on so many little ones is incredible! Your Mom always smiling, she was such a great cook, and your Dad was so funny! They were so generous and loving to our kids as well as all the kids that passed through North Haven Church. I remember after church Scott would say, Mr. Mothersbaugh brought us donuts and he let me eat as many as I wanted!❤ I remember the time Michael put a jawbreaker down his new trumpet and then banged it on the car to try and get it out, putting a huge dent in it. Your parents laughed so hard! They understood very well what it was like raising a family. We remember them with love and appreciation. Praying for comfort and peace for you all.❤
Linda Hines (Alfather)
May 26, 2016
Mark, Bob,Jim, Sue and Amy,
So sorry to hear about your dad.I ran into your dad about 4 years ago at Starbucks. I asked if he remembered me and he knew me as Linda Alfather. We had a conversation about my dad dying when we were little from an airplance crash. He said he took flying lessons but didn't fly cause he remembered what happened to my dad. I was honored he remembered. Mark, Bob and Sue remember as we all went to school together and spent some time at the house on Sourek when we were young. Your mom and dad were very nice. I can say I know how you feel as we lost our mom last March. So from the Alfather girls we want you to know we feel for you but know we can't live forever and the afterlife should be better.
Sincerely,
Linda Hines ( Alfather)
May 26, 2016
To the Mothersbaugh family: Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Bob and Mig were wonderful to our children during the kids' years spent learning from them in Sunday School at North Haven Covenant Church. Prayers of peace and comfort to all of you.
Sincerely,
Steve and Christine Mally and family
Denise Satina (English)
May 26, 2016
Dear Susan,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Fond memories resurface of the time spent with you, your Dad and Mom, and the family years ago. May you and your family find comfort and peace in the love and memories that surrounds them.
Rick Leonello
May 26, 2016
Rest happy in heaven Mr. Mothersbaugh
barry jenkins
May 26, 2016
Amy and family... offering my most sincere condolences. Your dad seemed like a very special person... cherish the memories. Barry jenkins
Kathy Drescher
May 26, 2016
Rest in Peace Uncle Bob! Say hi to Gene, Linda and Mig for me! I was truly lucky to know and love you all. Condolences to the entire family...
Gloria Dempsey
May 26, 2016
Wish we could have met someday we will, much respect Sir.
Gloria Dempsey
May 26, 2016
My deepest sympathies a great man a legend in his time. I felt I knew him through you Amy. Godspeed General.
May 26, 2016
Sadness
peas
ginger leonard
May 26, 2016
Sending you healing prayers for this sad time Amy and family.
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