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SELLMAN, George Robert Jr. 63, of Covington, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009, after valiantly fighting an extended illness. "Bob" was born March 20, 1946, in Piqua, Ohio; to Evelyn (Wehneman) and George Robert Sellman. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sharrel (Richmond), Covington; his son, Robert, Columbus; his daughter, Christine, Springboro; and his sister, Jane, Troy. He is also survived by his uncle, Jack Snider, Florida; and his aunt, Dorothy (Wehneman) Flick, Piqua; as well as many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob was a lifelong resident of Covington and graduated from Covington High School in 1964. He earned a degree from Miami-Jacobs Career College before becoming a partner in the family business, Sellman Furniture Store, in Covington, where he spent his entire career. Bob loved Covington, all activities and people associated with it. He was a past president of the Covington Noon Optimist Club; a four-time past president of the Covington Chamber of Commerce; a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Covington; a member of the Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM, Troy; and a past president of the Piqua Chapter of the American Red Cross. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 26, 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Covington, with Pastor Stephen Nierman officiating. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery, Covington. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home in Covington with a Masonic Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Covington Rescue Squad or the Covington Outreach Association.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 23, 2009.

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Ken Simmons

November 25, 2009

Mrs. Sellman,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bob had such a great spirit. Every one of our staff members was touched by his quiet grace and strength. Reds baseball won't be the same next year without listening to his review of the previous nights game. I'll bet he's still rooting for them.

Ken Simmons, RN

Richard Reardon

November 25, 2009

Mrs. Sellman,

Sorry for your loss. I was a business associate of Bob's while I was working for the Dayton Daily News in Advertising Dept. I always enjoyed my visits with Bob. My sympathy to you and your family.

Dick Reardon

Sherri Kumle

November 23, 2009

Jane,

I am so sorry for your loss and extend sympathy to you and your family. I remember my Grandma, Louella Pursell, thought your big brother Bob was a "gem", in her words. She is there greeting him with open arms. Hard to believe our paths crossed so many years ago....such wonderful memories of Covington....

Sherri Deems Kumle

Ellen (Joo) Anderfuren

November 23, 2009

Dear Sharrel and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked at Sellman's from 1976-1979. I stopped at the store several years ago and spoke with Bob. He was always a kind man and I had great respect for him. God bless your family in this very sad time.

November 23, 2009

Jane,
We are sorry to hear about Bob's passing. This has certainly been a difficult year for you! Our thoughts are with you.
Jo and John Davis
Orlando, FL

Andy Whiteman

November 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out
to Mr. Sellman's family and friends.
As kids we spent a great deal of time
with the family. The Sellmans were always gracious to us and active in
our lives.

Amy Klein (Perrine)

November 23, 2009

Chris, Sharrel and Bobby:
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'll never forget going into Sellman's when Chris and I were teenagers and running down the ramps looking for her dad so that we could ask to use the car to go get Taco Bell in Troy.... I will be there for you on Tuesday and Wednesday...........I LOVE YOU.

November 23, 2009

Chris, Sharrel and Bobby:
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be there for you on Tuesday and Wednesday...........I LOVE YOU.
Amy Klein (Perrine)

Vickie McCarroll

November 23, 2009

To The Entire Sellman Family - We are so sorry for your loss. We will also miss Bob and his wonderful sense of humor. You are all in our prayers.

The Serta Mattress Company
Cincinnati, OH

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