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Robert Rabold Obituary

RABOLD Robert E. H. Rabold, age 67, of Columbus, passed on to be with the Lord Monday, September 25, 2006 at Riverside Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry; children, Bob and Margaret, Dan and Rosey, Tim and Sarah Rabold, and Amy and Monte Dearth; grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlin, Lindsey, Zach, Lauryn and Natalie, Julia, Anna, Elizabeth and Michael Rabold, and Gregg, Alyssa, Chelsea and Brittany Dearth; brothers and sisters, Ron and Susie Rabold, Jayne and Bob Marrah, Dick and Robin Rabold, Randy and Denise Rabold and Ruthie and Jay Satterfield; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter Lori, grandson Billy, parents Bob and Ruth Rabold, and brother Tommy. An avid golfer and loyal Buckeye fan, he was a graduate of Columbus North High School, Class of 1957 and Bliss Business College. He was the former President, CEO and Chairman of Motorists Insurance Group and presently the Chairman of Bob Evans Farms, Inc. Bob was past-Chairman of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, a past Board member of Doctors and University Hospitals and former Chairman and Trustee of the Ohio Insurance Institute. He was a member of York Lodge #563, F&AM and a 32nd Degree Mason - Valley of Columbus. Bob was also a member of Discover Christian Church. Family will receive friends from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME at POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, Oh. 43065, (614) 792-1471. (Funeral home is on Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750, 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway). Friends may also call one hour before the funeral service to be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Discover Christian Church (formerly Dublin Christian Church), 2900 Martin Road, Dublin, Oh. 43017 with Jeff E. Stone, officiating. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider memorial contributions to: The Rabold Family Trust (for the benefit of Randy Rabold's family), c/o Park National Bank, 7140 North High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085 or the McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43214, in Bob's memory.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2006.

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Julie Nielsen

October 3, 2006

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I have know the Rabold family since the early 70's and they are all wonderful. I will say a prayer for all of you. God bless you all!

OC and Jennie Searight

October 1, 2006

Dear Sherry and Family...
We are so sorry for your great loss. We feel it too.
Love to all...
Uncle Orv & Aunt Jennie Searight

Chuck & Joyce Glazer

October 1, 2006

Sherri; We were sad to find my good friend from Crestview thru Bliss has received his reward for a good life. We will miss his annual trips to Sarasota and our connection to North. Lean on friends and family, we're here for you. Always

Phyllis Rickel

September 30, 2006

Sherri, My prayers are with you at this time.

John & Bridget Hunsinger & Family

September 29, 2006

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out for your family.

Jim and Dianne Auton

September 29, 2006

Dear Sherry and Family,

Jim and I were so sadden to hear of the death of Bob. What a great person and a dear friend. We always enjoyed being with both of you on our various Motorists's trips. You were always so very kind and a friend to all of us. We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. We will have a Mass said for Bob. Sorry, we can't make it up for the visitation but know that you all are in are prayers. May God bless you all.

Jim and Dianne Auton

Karen Rownd

September 28, 2006

Sherry - I am so sorry you have lost Bob. I asked Barb Gustasfson to relay my sympathies to you personally. Barb and I see each other since we both moved to Florida almost 3 years ago--she to Ocala and myself in Tampa.

Karen (McCormick) Rownd - North "57
5209 Abbey Park Ave.
Tampa, FL 33647-2744

Judy Swain

September 28, 2006

To the Rabold Family.

I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jerry & Marie Searight

September 28, 2006

Dear Sherry and Family...we are all so sad about Bob...he was always so nice to us and made us laugh...We love you all and are thinking about you. We KNOW that he is in Heaven. Blessings to all of you at this time. Jerry & Marie Searight/Texas

Ray Gage

September 28, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort and your faith bring you hope. Bob was truly a wonderful person whose influence in the lives he touched can not be measured.

Mark Grewell

September 28, 2006

To the Rabold Family:

My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

Gary Stewart

September 28, 2006

Sherry. Nellie and I are deeply sorry about the passing of such a great man and friend. Our son is getting married this Saturday and the rehersal dinner is Friday. Otherwise, we would certainly come to Columbus for the visitation. Bob was a "real person" Everyone loved him. We became friends when he worked in the computer room at Motorists. I was a sales mgr at that time. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless You and Yours. God just received a wonderful Christian.

Betty VanSchoik

September 28, 2006

Sherry & Family...My prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked as Bob's secretary for a short time in the 80's. His faith in God and his love of family was always very evident.

Paul and Evelyn Burrier

September 28, 2006

Dear Sherry and Family, Sorry to read about the passing of Bob. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and the family.

Kay Russell

September 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jaime Seachrist

September 27, 2006

To The Rabold Family,

May the wonderful memories help all of you during your time of loss and sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Wally, Ruthi Purkey & Robin Purkey VanGorder

September 27, 2006

A true gentleman, one with ethics and an understanding of the business world. He had a loving and caring heart for his family and friends. And Bob was always up for fun and laughter. He will be greatly missed.

THE PURKEY INSURANCE AGENCY

Bill Haelig

September 27, 2006

Sherry & Family...Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your entire family is in my thoughts & prayers.

Linda Jones

September 27, 2006

Amy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your dad will be greatly missed by many people. We will also miss him at the OSU football and basketball games. He definitely was a big Buckeye fan and great person.
Linda, Kevin and Bill

Angie Stetzer

September 27, 2006

To The Rabold Family,
May all of your precious memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Marc and Angie Stetzer

Wendy Michel

September 27, 2006

Sherry and Family,

I am very sorry to hear about the Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If the Michel Family can do anything for you, please send me an email or give us a call.

Wendy

Sara and Stephanie DiBiase

September 27, 2006

Sherry and the entire family
You have been so supportive of us during our time of need. Stephanie and I hope you will feel our love and support for you at this time. We love you.

William Marrah, Family

September 27, 2006

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Bob, we will keep you in thoughts and prayers.

Tony King

September 27, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.

Debbie Bennett

September 27, 2006

From a fellow North High graduate and Motorists Insurance Agent - deepest sympathies to you and your entire wonderful family.

Dana Henderson, MMIC

September 27, 2006

May you find solace in the caring prayers of others and may you find comfort in the memories of your heart. God bless you all!

Janis Ruesch

September 27, 2006

Aunt Sherry, Bob, Dan, Tim and Amy as well as all of your families, our deepest sympathies. Our hearts, our tears, and our prayers are with you. May the peace of God, the true Comforter, rest on each of you today and in the days to come. We love you all!

Ryan Burgoon

September 27, 2006

My prayers are with you and the Rabold family. Bob will be greatly missed.

Rosie & Steve Sundre

September 27, 2006

Our prayers go out to all the Rabold family at this time of loss. May your faith in the risen Lord sustain you yet again.

Norma Johanni

September 27, 2006

Sherry,

Thinking of you at this time.

Prayers,

Norma Johanni

ronald thompson

September 27, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Evelyn Bachman

September 27, 2006

Amy, we are so sorry to hear about your dad. We have you in our prayers. Evelyn, Missy, Mindy and Mike

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