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1952
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2019
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ROBERT THORN Obituary
born March 6, 1952, was a man of extreme passion. He enjoyed skeet shooting, art, hunting and fishing, fish breeding and sports. He passed surrounded by music and family at the age of 66 on February 18, but, more importantly, he lived every day before focused on beauty, friendship, and love.
He is survived by his
devoted wife of 12 years, Theresa, his children: Corinne, Kate (Bryan), Sam (Lezlie), Michele (Jack), and Jake (Jesse), his brother Ron (Kathy), his "adopted" children Eric (Megan), 7 grandchildren, 2 nieces, 1 nephew and innumerable friendships, many of which were made at J & K Subway Inc., his employer for 32 years.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 23 beginning at 11:00 am at La Pizzaria: 3656 Dressler Road North Canton Ohio 44718. Guests are invited to wear color as Bob always preferred a bright pallet for his art. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made out to The Friends of Lake Hope care of Robert Ronnells-Treasure at 39457 Mound Hill Road, Albany Ohio 45710. Donations will support the Youth Fishing Tournament.
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT THORN
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Paul Pap Jason
March 2, 2019
Dear Bob and family, On behalf of your fraternity brothers from Phi Kappa Psi, Ohio Theta Chapter, we all miss you, and it is with heavy hearts that we're all devastated to just learn of your passing. We all desired to let your wife, family and children know what a wonderful man and fraternity brother you were during our mutually shared years together. We wish you to rest in peace and send our deepest condolences to your family on the loss of your battle.
Fraternally Yours. Amici and RIP.
Paul Pap Jason, Jeff Little D Dunning, Gerry Spaceman McGill, Eric Weid Weidenmann, Rick Big D Dunning, Bernie Barre, Jeff Whitesel, Blair BTO Olsen, Chuck Young and the rest of your Phi Psi Brothers from Ohio Theta.
Gail Crites
February 23, 2019
Dear Bob,
I can still hear you laughing! Thank you for everything! How grateful I am that our lives collided the way they did. I especially appreciated your passionate love for your family and all the people you championed to be the best humans they could possibly be!
Dear Family ( natural, extended and work family),
Our hearts are broken at losing him. I know mine is. Let us all continue to share the words he spoke to us and continue to quote to one another always. The Bobisms, that will come to us right when we need them. It's not who's right, it's what's right! The honest coaching and the confidence to be the best version of ourselves. The godly character and integrity he modeled. His diplomacy and caring communication skills. His crazy sense of humor that just cracked us up. His extensive portfolio of hobbies and interests. I for one am going to learn skeet shooting in his honor, I swear! He will forever be alive through us and the generations after us as we pass along those tidbits of wisdom, joy, laughter, and love. Won't he?
All my Love to you at this difficult time,
Gail Crites
Cristen Komperda
February 22, 2019
My heart goes to his family at home and at work. He'll surely be missed!
Denise Walsh Brown
February 22, 2019
Bob Thorn acted as a unique guide for young boys
when they began their wrestling life. He provided lessons in honor, good-sportsmanship, athleticism, and how to learn to make good decisions. He was as good as you can get for a wrestling coach. My sincere prayers are with his family, especially his children.
Patrick Leper
February 21, 2019
I'm so sad about this. Such a fun and positive guy to be around. Theresa, I pray for your family.
Pat Leper
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