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Robert L. Ochs

1944 - 2024

Robert L. Ochs obituary, 1944-2024, Port Charlotte, FL

BORN

1944

DIED

2024

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Robert Ochs Obituary

Robert L. Ochs passed peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 79 after a long and well-fought battle with cancer. Robert passed in Sarasota, Florida where he resided for over 44 years.

Born on December 24, 1944, in Fremont, OH, the son of Wilfred and Agnes Ochs, Robert, lovingly called Bob, paved the life that he wanted for himself and his family.

Bob was a family man first, and a businessman second, raising five beautiful children with his wife of 59 years, Kathryn (Kuns) Ochs. He was well regarded for his work at Northern Trust Bank as well as his philanthropic contributions to the community of Venice, acting as chairman of the Venice Hospital Foundation, a member of Sertoma, a board member of the South County Resource Center, and a supporter of the arts in Venice.

He was honored for establishing the Venice Hospital Foundation Endowment Fund at Manatee Community College (now known as the State College of Florida) in 2005. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sarasota, FL.

Bob is survived by his high school sweetheart and forever soulmate, his wife, Kathryn Ochs; his brother, Eugene Ochs; his daughters, Tracey Marie (Tracy) Hunter, Stephanie (Rich) Bell, Kimberly (Dan) Reynolds, his son, Robert M. Ochs; his grandson, Reese Bell, granddaughter, Emilie Bell, granddaughter's, Regan and Riley Reynolds, and grandson, Sebastian Hunter.

He is predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Beth Ochs, and his brothers, Donald Ochs, Frank Ochs, and James Ochs.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 3:00pm-6:00pm at 170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34232 - Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park.

Condolences may be shared at www.rtsfunerals.com Palms Chapel.

On behalf of Robert "Bob" Ochs, we ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Tidewell Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Venice Gondolier Sun from Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2024.

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Paul Hudson

January 2, 2025

Bob,
You were a great friend and mentor! We had shared some amazing times together that I will always cherish.

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170 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232

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