ROBERT-DUNCAN-Obituary

ROBERT J. DUNCAN

Westlake, Ohio

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age 93, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2019. Beloved husband of late Patti, loving father of Scott, Jeff (Jean) and Sue Orr (Tom), grandfather of James, Matt and Halle. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran who spent his career as a high school teacher and football coach at Columbus South High...

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Coach Duncan brought the best out in each player coach & student ! 9-1 1968 - Lel champs 3 in state #1 in city of Cleveland - Coached Game of Century Garfields George Hasenoral ( later oh St Capt) vs Lakewood’s Pete Cusick ( later also oh state Capt ) Lakewood won !

I have been researching family history and I was sorry to find out about Robert; William (my grandfather) was Georges brother; I would like to try to connect with family lost over tiime

In case there are two of these, it's because I thought I had already left one.
Coach Duncan was a great coach, and he taught us all about hard work, team play, and integrity. He and Coach LaSpina were instrumental in my final college choice, and he brought winning football to LHS.
We kept in touch after my graduation, as I am sure he did with many!

-- Jim Fisher, LHS 64

I will never forget all the great things he taught his Lakewood football players and the wining ways he brought to the program.
We remained in touch long after I left the school, and he and Seb LaSpina had a lot to down with my college career, both football-wise and academically.

Jim Fisher --LHS '64

Coach Duncan--a gentleman, good coach, and fun to play golf with.

John Mihocik '62

God Bless Coach Bob Duncan, He was a great teacher and coach. He put together one of Lakewood's all time best teams and coaching staffs in Coaches Previtara and Isgro having led Lakewood in 67'68 to #1 in Cleveland having become LEL Champs ! At that time I was the state's 440 speed skating record holder, 2nd nationally and one of the leaders of St Ed 66 freshman 5-1 team. I knew no one at Lakewood having transferred to Lakewood Coach Duncan's moved me up to varsity as a sophomore. It was...

So sorry for your loss Scott, Jeff and Sue. I remember your father a as a wonderful neighbor and influence to us "kids" as we grew up together during the "Lakeland Ave." years. He helped me "limp" through Algebra at LHS so I could continue running track. Strength to all of you and your families for your loss.

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Tom/Sue,

Please accept my sincerest condolences. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.