Robert HEMMELGARN Obituary

News Death Notice

HEMMELGARN, Robert "Bob" Joseph age 82 of Dayton, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Bob was born in St. Henry, Ohio on November 18, 1929 to Leo and Catherine (nee Backs) Hemmelgarn. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He worked and retired as an Insurance Adjustor after 31 years of service. Bob was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Milton Athletic Club and Eagles # 321. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Elinor "Jane" Hemmelgarn, several brothers and sisters, and special friend, Ruth Sheridan. Bob is survived by his sons, Michael Hemmelgarn of Dayton and Mark (Lori) Hemmelgarn of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Maria Ann; siblings Esther (Ralph) Link of Dayton, and Ruth Miller of Ottoville, OH. Visitation will be held Monday, May 21, 2012 at Routsong Funeral Home 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 2330 Smithville Rd., Dayton at 10:30 AM with Father Satish Joseph officiating. Entombment at Woodland Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton OH 45420. Condolences and or flowers may be sent to the family via the internet on www.routsong.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News from May 19 to May 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert HEMMELGARN

12 Entries

Kathy Hemmelgarn and family

May 13, 2022

Even after 10 years, Uncle Bob remains in our hearts! His memory and legacy are strong.
Love you, cousins Mike and Mark.

Jim & Ann Caffrey

May 29, 2012

Dear Mike, Mark and family
We only now learned of your loss, and we were so sorry to hear. The UD basketball games won't be the same without Bob.

May 24, 2012

Uncle Bob, thanks for the memories. You brought a lot of joy to others, and I'm proud to have known you. I know Mom (Mary Kay) is happy to have you join her in the special place that God has set aside for all the Hemmelgarns. We love you and miss you. God bless you and rest in peace.
Mike, Mark, Lori and family: Bless all of you, and may God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time and the challlenges that lie ahead. You are all in our prayers, and I'm sure your Dad, his sisters and brothers, and Grandma and Grandpa are all watching over you.

Ed & PJ Dondero
San Diego, CA

Kathy, Logan and Kenna Hemmelgarn

May 23, 2012

Dear Mike, Mark and family,
When my kids first met your Dad at Aunt May Kay's 80th birthday party, I explained he was their great uncle. They promptly dubbed him "Great" (emphasis on GREAT) Uncle Bob, bonding quickly with him and sharing his humor and wonderful laugh. They couldn't wait to see him again at the reunion, laughing and joking. He was a wonderful Uncle and I appreciated all the emails and notes he sent me. I know he is smiling down on us all, along with his brothers and sisters, and hoping we will remember him with love, and a smile in return. May you find peace in your love for him, knowing he was loved by many, and in your love for each other.

George Boyer

May 22, 2012

To the Hemmelgarn family: I worked with Bob for about 30 years and had a friendship for over 50 years. My wife and I have been visiting him once a year from our home in Florida for about 10 years and we will miss seeing him. He was a great friend. We wish you all peace. George & Roberta Boyer

Mike and Patti Dondero

May 21, 2012

Dear Mike, Mark, and family,
Saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. I know that this is a difficult time but know that he now at peace. Your Dad was always so full of life and funny, he certainly was a good time looking for a place to have fun! He will certainly be missed on the west coast but never forgotten. Treasure the memories of your Dad forever. You are in our prayers and I hope your Dad and the rest of the clan in Heaven will keep an eye on the rest of us. God Bless you all!

Diane Larew

May 21, 2012

Mike and Mark, I worked with your father for almost 25 years . He was a very nice man with a terrific sense of humor. We had so many good laughs during the time we worked together at Allstate. My heart is with you.

Doug Beerck

May 21, 2012

Mike and Mark, I agree with Weidner, your Dad was a lot of fun over the years and a great guy. I remember shooting baskets with him and we nicknamed him "Flash". I called him that the next 40 years. I feel lucky to have known him. God bless.

Mark Dondero

May 21, 2012

Mike and Mark, your dad was one of my favorite uncle's--always ready with a joke, a laugh, and fielded our late Christmas Eve calls to "Santa Claus" with a great sense of humor. We'll miss him tremendously.

Paul Dondero

May 21, 2012

Mike and Mark, your dad, our "Uncle Bob" was a class act with a razor wit and sense of humor. He'll be in our prayers, as will you both.

Jack Weidner

May 20, 2012

My prayers and condolences to Mike and Mark. Your dad was one of the coolest on our block. May he rest in peace.

Angie Bignell

May 20, 2012

So sorry to hear of Mr. Hemmelgarn's death. He was such a nice man and a great part of my childhood and adulthood. I will miss him

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