87, of Sylvania, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 5, 2020. His wife and lifelong friend, Carolyn (Nies) Cooperider, whom he married in 2019, was by his side when he peacefully passed. Robert was born on February 12, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Pearl J. and Hazel Marie (Walser) Cooperider. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1951. He matriculated at The Ohio State University, joining the Army ROTC, graduating in 1955, earning a degree in business management. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1955 to 1964, retiring as a Captain. Following graduation he began a long career with the Ohio Bell System, Ameritech and AT&T, retiring as the District Manager for Corporate Security in the early 1990's. In 1953, Robert married Molly (Benner) and they raised their two sons Todd J. and Jay Benner. His work carried them to Columbus, Zanesville, Kettering, Sylvania and Brecksville, Ohio. Robert was a very faithful man and active member in the church council and choir of the various congregations in the communities in which he resided. After retirement, he moved back to Sylvania, allowing him to support and encourage the lives of his children and grandchildren in Ohio and Indiana. He was an active volunteer over the years with the Toledo Metroparks, ProMedica Flower Hospital, and Sylvania Community Services. Preceding Robert in death, in addition to his parents; brother, Donald Cooperider; wife of 65 years, Molly (Benner) Cooperider and son, Jay Benner Cooperider. Surviving Robert are his wife Carolyn (Nies) Cooperider; son Todd J. (Jennifer) Cooperider and daughter-in-law Karen (Frain) Cooperider; grandchildren Megan Frain (Jason) Wendholt, Daniel James Cooperider, Zane Benner (Rebecca) Cooperider, Jeffrey Sauer Cooperider and Lauren Alyssa Cooperider; great-grandchildren Edward Jay Cooperider and Jack Ryder Wendholt. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 11:00 AM, at Five Lakes Church, 4765 McCord Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Robert Cooperider's name to a place that was meaningful to him, Lakeside. Donations in his memory can be mailed or given in person at 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440. Gifts can also be given online at lakesideohio.com/today and over the phone by calling (419) 798-4461 ext. 246. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com
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October 15, 2020
Thank you for your service to our country !!
October 14, 2020
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Bob, as I'm a friend of Carolyn in Denver, Co. Carolyn, my heart breaks for you at this time. You were looking forward to a life time with Bob, but the Lord only gave you 14 months. You were happy and both of you had many fun outings in this short time. Our prayers are with you and his family. I just wish that I was closer to Ohio to be there for you. May the Lord give you his peace, love and strength now and the weeks to come. Our deepest sympthy and love to you. God Bless you, Lynda and Jim Higley
Lynda Higley
Friend
October 13, 2020
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