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Robert Fulmer Obituary
age 96, of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning after a very brief illness. Born in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Arno and Etta (Gibson) Fulmer, Bob was the president and owner of Electra Tarp. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church (formerly Church of the Savior United Methodist), Wm. McKinley Lodge #431 F&AM, and AASR Valley of Canton.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Ruth (Hick) Fulmer; daughter, Susan “Bitsy” (Harry) Paul of Canton; son, Stephen Fulmer of Tucson, Arizona; five grandchildren, Katie, Hattie, Kristen (Ryan) Parks, Robert and Dakota; two great-grandchildren, Aidynn and Serena; sister, Maxine (Ned) Paca of Delaware, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; special great niece and nephew, Lindsay and Jonathan Dreyer.
A memorial service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. in Crossroads United Methodist Church (formerly Church of the Savior United Methodist) with Rev. Edward M. Fashbaugh, II officiating. A private entombment will be in the North Lawn Mausoleum. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Crossroads United Methodist Church, 120 Cleveland Avenue, SW, Canton, Ohio 44702 or the Compassionate Care Center, 2821 Woodlawn Avenue, NW, Canton, Ohio 44708. You may sign our guest book at shriverfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Fulmer
Kevin Kocher
May 11, 2017
So sorry Ruth and Bits Bob is a great man and you two where a great couple rip Bob.
Patti Marcoaldi
April 30, 2017
Dear Ruth, our sympathy to you and your family. Bob was such a wonderful person. I will always remember how caring and helpful he was to our whole family. We were better for having known Bob. Again our sincere sympathy.
Bob Bailey
April 26, 2017
Dear Ruth and family
We are now living in Florida and just learned of Bob's passing. Please accept our condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time for you all.
Our families had some good times and laughs together which I won't forget
Fondly
Bob and Jo Bailey
Naples, Florida
Richard Schoenberg
April 25, 2017
My Sincere Condolences To Ruth, Bitsy, Harry & The Entire Family. What A Wonderful Gentleman Bob Was. God Bless His Soul!
Tom Guist
April 25, 2017
To the Fulmer family
Sorry to hear of Bob's Passing!
Tom Guist............The Timken Co.
Kathy Pittman ( Tammy Reighard's sister)
April 24, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss.. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Fulmer Family..
Tom & Lisa Howard
April 24, 2017
Ruth and the entire family,
A sad time no doubt for all. Lisa and I had a tremendous amount of respect for such a wonderful and upbeat man.
Please except our deepest condolences, sincerely Lisa and Tom Howard.
Gib Rowley
April 24, 2017
Mrs. Fulmer, Bitsy, Harry, and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. It was a great privilege to participate in Mr. Fulmer's care over the years. What a true gentleman.
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