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Robert Sunderland Obituary

ROBERT SUNDERLAND

BUCKLAND — Robert A. "Bob" Sunderland, 83, of Buckland, died Mon. Nov. 14, 2016, at Grand Lake St. Marys, while doing something he enjoyed, fishing. He was born July 3, 1933, in Buckland, the son of Emerson & Marcella (Zerkel) Sunderland who preceded him in death. On July 22, 1955, he married Mary Lou Spees, and she survives.

Other survivors include, 3 children, Robert A. (Vicki) Sunderland, Wapakoneta, Kelle (Tim) LeRoy, Colorado Springs, CO, Jill (Tony) Elliott, Wapakoneta, 6 grandchildren, Staci Kay Sunderland, Jamie Kay (Joseph) Waite, Nicholas James Elliott, Shaun Bradley (Danielle) LeRoy, Justin Scott Elliott, Eric Michael LeRoy, 4 great grandchildren, a sister, Judy Kingsborough, Fremont, OH, a sister-in-law, Sue Kohler, Wapakoneta, numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Bradley A. Sunderland, and 2 brothers, Donald & James Sunderland.

Bob retired from Superior Tube Co., Wapakoneta, after 41 years of service. A 1952 graduate of Buckland High School, Bob was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ. He was a former member of the St. Marys Eagles Aerie # 767 and a former member of the National Cur & Feist Association. An avid outdoorsman, he was happiest when he was fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. Bob also enjoyed helping others.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Mon. Nov. 21, 2016, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta, with Pastor Adrian Sunday officiating. Burial of his cremated remains will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-6 p.m., Sun. and 1 hr. prior to the service Mon. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.

Published by The Lima News from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2016.
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Our deepest sympathies; you're in our thoughts, our hearts, and our prayers.

Tim/Deb Cotterman

November 22, 2016

To the Sunderland family. So very sorry for your loss.In my thoughts and prayers. Jane Place Mckenzie.

November 20, 2016

Sorry To hear about Bob. He was a Great Friend and A Great Guy.He always had a Smile. He will Be Missed Alot.
God Bless You all.

Julie Vogel

November 20, 2016

So sorry to read of Bob's death. I offer my sympathy to you and your family. Marilyn Petty

Marilyn Petty

November 18, 2016

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

kelley

November 18, 2016

Bob and Vicki, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Ken and Nancy Fisher

November 17, 2016

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1102 Lincoln Hwy/St Rt 501, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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1102 Lincoln Hwy/St Rt 501, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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21

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Eley Funeral Home & Crematory - Wapakoneta

1102 Lincoln Hwy/St Rt 501, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

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21

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