Robert A. Pintar

1924 - 2021

BORN

1924

DIED

2021

Robert Pintar Obituary

Robert A. Pintar, 96, passed away on January 9th, 2021. He was born August, 21, 1924 in Cleveland to Albert and Mary (Rant) Pintar. In World War II, he served in the Navy as a Seabee and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during a torpedo attack during D-Day. While injured and in the ocean, he rescued fellow service members. Continued bombing resulted in additional injuries, thus earning a second Purple Heart. He also served in the Pacific Front on the Island of Okinawa preparing for the U.S. invasion. In all aspects of his life, he demonstrated an incredibly strong work ethic, determination, generosity, and creativity. He left a legacy of many accomplishments, with the most valuable being how to live with integrity.Robert was a business owner of Pintar Plumbing for over 60 years. As a resident of Wickliffe, he raised 4 children with a love for nature and amazing adventures, providing lifelong memories. He also volunteered as a youth football and baseball coach in Wickliffe, Ohio as well as serving as a leader with Boy Scout Troop 289 and Scout Master for Explorer Post 289, leading many young individuals on memorable outdoor adventures. He was happiest working, volunteering, coaching, helping others, and he truly loved the great outdoors. As a community advocate, he was involved in the designing and building of the Wickliffe High School football field and was inducted into the Wickliffe Hall of Fame for these volunteer efforts.Survivors are his son, David (Kristi) Pintar, daughters, Deborah (Mark) Dorcik, Denise Salgado and Darlene Pintar; Grandchildren, Spencer Dorcik, Hannah (Zach) Penhollow, Alexander Dorcik, and Nathan Pintar; Great Grandchildren, Declan and Tate Penhollow; and Robert’s sister Mary (Pintar) Potoczak.Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann (Eville) Pintar; brothers, Albert, William, and Ivan Pintar.Robert was a war hero and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with Military Honors.

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Published by News-Herald from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2021.

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Carla Vesel Gallagher

February 7, 2021

David, Debbie, Denise and Darlene,
I drove down Pine Ridge just last week and thought about your dad. I am sorry to hear of his passing. I remember your house as a gathering place for the neighborhood. Everyone was always welcomed. And, there was always a project of your dad's in the garage. May he rest in peace. I hope you are all well. Keeping you in my prayers.
Carla

Father Greg Schaut

February 4, 2021

Denise, Darlene, Dave and family,
I was hoping your family would post a death notice for your dad. He was one of my most inspirational patients at Lake West. He told me about his stories during the war with you at his bedside. It was an honor to give him one of our Veterans blankets before he passed away too. What a great hero your dad was to our nation, your family and countless members of our community. Dad and your family continue to be in my daily prayers and Masses. What a hero he was to sooo many! God's Peace and Good Health to you all.

Tim Kraft

February 3, 2021

"Boss" Pintar was a huge, positive and influential part of my teen years.

I learned many lifelong skills while working for him on various projects, including the never-ending remodeling/expansion of his house.

As our Explorer Post Scout Master, he took us on adventures that provided some of my fondest memories, and rooted in me a love for the outdoors. Especially notable were the canoe trips to New York and hiking trips in Pennsylvania. Even the rides to these events, with a dozen teen-age boys packed in the green Econoline van, were an unforgettable experience.

When filling in the information about my relationship to Bob, I started with Friend, but changed it to Student. He taught me so much, that felt like a better choice.

Boss Pintar was a great guy who still, 50 years later, is occasionally mentioned in my stories of most-memorable boyhood activities.

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