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for Robert Netzley
Brian Wilgus
October 2, 2010
Dear Carol, Kathy and Robin,
To me there just wasn't anyone who could come close to the man your father was. He will be greatly missed. He was so generous, unselfish, caring and kind to everyone, and I do mean everyone, especially me. I will always remember the fun and enjoyment I had helping your father when it came time for his re-election campaigns to the house. Bob knew how much I enjoyed the world of politics and how I followed politics in the news and collected political memorabilia. This is why I will never forget the first time he invited me to Columbus to spend the day with him watching a session of the Ohio House and getting a tour of the House and Senate Chambers. But my biggest, most exciting memory came in mid December 1999 when I received a call from your Dad and he asked me what I thought I would be doing the end of July and first of August 2000? He asked me if I could keep these dates open as he had made some calls to the chairman of the Ohio Republican Party in Columbus and had arranged for me to go to the 2000 National Republican Party's convention for George W. Bush held that year in Philadelphia, PA. He knew that that was something I had always wanted to do, and he made it happen. My first National Convention thanks to your dad. Your dad was quite a hero and a champion to so many people. He will be greatly missed. I will never forget him.
Dave & Janie Hilt
August 10, 2010
Bob and Marge are together and will never be apart again. I thank God for that and for the example of integrity and kindness he presented to us. I will miss him, but I know they are happy and forever together with the Saviour they loved and served. May God give the family the greatest comfort during this time of earthly loss, but remember it is Heaven's gain.
August 7, 2010
RIP
Judy Campbell Hawkey
August 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Don Mottley
August 6, 2010
I had the honor of serving with Bob in the Ohio House for 8 years, including serving on the Insurance Committee while he was Chairman. Bob was always a gentleman and kind to everyone, even those with whom he disagreed. And, even though he was a truly great conservative, he also is responsible for many "progressive" programs such as local government income taxes and the insurance risk pools that make insurance available in poor neighborhoods. He could find common ground with others without regard to party or ideology. Bob was a giant and will be greatly missed.
Lynn, West Milton
August 3, 2010
A really great politician, they don't make them like him anymore, sorry for your loss and the country's loss.
Judy Marshall
August 1, 2010
To the family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We have so many good twirling memories and good times with Sailorettes and Black Hawks. God Bless, Judy and Mervin Marshall
Scott Spencer
August 1, 2010
My family moved to West Milton as I entered sixth grade. At an event at the elementary school that year I had my first encounter with Bob and Marji as they spoke on behalf of the community about an issue of which I now have no memory. I suspect Bob would know, though. I grew to admire Bob for his passion and insight through my high school years. As a college freshman I was fortunate to be selected to serve as a Page in the Ohio Senate where I got to see Bob in action both in public and private settings. One of the tipping points in my selection was the fact that I knew the names of my state representative, Bob Netzley, and member in Congress, Tenny Guyer. It was my great fortune to have the opportunity to work with Bob on many issues through the ensuing twenty years while holding a variety of positions in and around the Statehouse. As with life, issues reoccur and cycle through the General Assembly every ten to fifteen years. Whenever an issue of great import to the citizens of Ohio came up those who understood this fact turned to Bob because he undoubtedly had confronted, considered and debated just about any issue before, and brought his great knowledge and insight to the task at hand. Bob was the poster child of the damage done to considered public policy through the enactment of mandatory term limits. When Bob was forced from the House of Representatives by term limits his four decades of knowledge were lost, four decades investment by the citizens of Miami County and the State of Ohio as a whole. It was my very good fortune to be able to call Bob Netzley my friend. Thank you for your years of service, beginning with the sacrifices you made during World War II through your four decades of dedicated effort on behalf of the citizens of Ohio. You will never be forgotten. Yet one more lion of The Greatest Generation has left us.
Marilyn Reid
July 31, 2010
I served in the House with him and was vice chair of the insurance committee under him. He and Marge were great people. He was always a gentleman. I learned alot about insurance from Bob. Marge and Bob shared a very special love and I was proud to be their friend. They were always there for me. You are all in my prayers for your loss.
William Ferguson II
July 31, 2010
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I began my involvement with the Miami County Republican Club many years ago when I was only 14. I passed campaign literature out for him for many years. I remember Bob well and how he was so into knowing the people helping him and how he always told me if there was anything he could do to help me, just ask. He was always so genuinely thankful for everyones involvement in getting out door to door to get him re-elected. It was a neat thing for the young man that I was to see him meet and convey the reasons his constituents should get out and vote for him. I also remember the day I had asked him for a favor, it was a letter of recomendation I needed for entry into the Naval Academy and how he said he would be proud to write that for me. Bob will be missed for many reasons, but one great reason is that he was of that fabric that made this country great for so many years.
July 31, 2010
My family moved to West Milton as I entered sixth grade. At an event at the elementary school that year I had my first encouter with Bob and Marji as they spoke on behalf of the community about an issue of which I now have no memory. I suspect Bob would know, though. I grew to admire Bob for his passion and insight through my high school years. As a college freshman I was fortunate to be selected to serve as a Page in the Ohio Senate where I got to see Bob in action both in public and private settings. One of the tipping points in my selection was the fact that I knew the names of my state representative, Bob Netzley, and member in Congress, Tenny Guyer. It was my great fortune to have the opportunity to work with Bob on many issues through the years while holding a variety of positions in and around the Statehouse. As with life, issues reoccur and cycle through the General Assembly every ten to fifteen years. Whenever an issue of great import to the citizens of Ohio came up those who understood this fact turned to Bob because he undoubtedly had confronted, considered and debated just about any issue before, and brought his great knowledge and insight to the task at hand. Bob was the poster child of the damage done to considered public policy through the enactment of mandatory term limits. When Bob was forced from the House of Representatives by term limits his four decades of knowledge were lost, four decades investment by the citizens of Miami County and the State of Ohio as a whole. It was my very good fortune to be able to call Bob Netzley my friend. Thank you for your years of service, beginning with the sacrifices you made during World War II through your four decades of dedicated effort on behalf of the citizens of Ohio. You will never be forgotten.
Terry L Hinkle
July 31, 2010
Kathy, Carol and Robin and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were special people. Your dad had such an impact on Ohio politics. He was a great man.
Ron McKiddy
July 30, 2010
I met Bob back when I was in High School. I was working with a group trying to get someone elected to the House. Bob dropped by to lend a hand. He was so out going, full of laughs and a real good person to have known. We met a few years later and he knew who I was. Even knew who I had worked to get elected. He just is going to be missed. I am so sorry . They just don't make people like Bob that much any longer.
Marcia (Heimberger) Oliver
July 30, 2010
Kathy, Robin, Carol--your Dad was a second father to me during the time I worked for him in the State House ('74-'80).
He taught me more about life and politics than anyone since. I owe my career, success, and the road I've taken entirely to your father. I can't imagine where my life would have gone without his assistance. WITH his assistance, I was blessed to meet and work for the Reagans in several capacities in the White House proper after the 1980 election.
Your father always had time to answer questions, introduce me to people that a 19-year old kid had no business meeting, and putting in good words for me at just the right time.
You are all in my prayers--I simply can't write enough here about the affection and respect I have for your Dad. You are so fortunate to have had him in your lives--they broke the mold when they made him. We could certainly use many more politicians today with his integrity, intelligence, and plain common sense conservative values.
You're in my prayers.
Evelyn Longenecker
July 30, 2010
Kathy and family,
So sorry to hear about your father. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Evelyn Baker Longenecker
Jerry Collamore
July 30, 2010
Bob Netzley was a man of principle and integrity. He never wavered in his coservative approach to spending. I have represented various interests in the General Assembly for 30 years. mostly local government and human services. People would often ask me why I was talking to Bob when he would never support the programs I represented. I told them he was a conservative, but he was also a grandfather. He had a soft spot for children.Never was this more evident than with his involvement in welfare reform. He felt that if people were willing to work, we should support them every way we can. Those people who didn't talk to Bob because he probably would not agree with them missed knowing a warm, intelligent,upbeat person who could immediately put his finger on any document he wanted from those huge piles in his office and car. I will never forget him.
Cynthia (Rike) Zellers
July 30, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Kathy, Carol, Robin and their families. I have very fond memories of living across the street from Bob and Marj as a child. I know he served the state of Ohio well. I'm sure he will be greatly missed.
Theresa Loyd
July 30, 2010
Enjoyed being his caregive. Wonderful person and a great family. He'll be missed
Don Gibson
July 30, 2010
Enjoyed caring for him and he will be missed.
Diane Brenner
July 30, 2010
Kathy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You have always had a special place in my heart and I have many great memories of our times together in the Blackhawks. Your parents were always special people. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I am on Facebook if you ever want to talk. Diane Brenner (Heiland)
Tom Fries
July 30, 2010
Bob was one of the great guys you meet very few times in a lifetime. He was passionate in his cause but always respectful to the opposition and ready to have a laugh and a handshake when it was over. Bob was a student of real life and was never boastful of his status or his accomplishments. He was a real person and a great friend. Not a bad shortstop either as evidenced by his play in the House softball games in the '70's! I was fortunate to serve with Bob in the Ohio General Assembly for 14 years and enjoyed every day I was around him. Thanks Bob.
Jim Trakas
July 29, 2010
We will all miss Representative Netzley. I served with him in The House of Representatives and on the Board of United Conservatives of Ohio. He was as intelligent as he was principaled. Ohio was well served by his brilliance and wit. He reformed welfare, decades afer first proposing it. Bob was elected the day John F. Kennedy was elected and left when George W. Bush was President Elect. He saw a lot and imparted his knowledge and principals on generations of Ohioans. Eternal Be His Memory.
tom winters
July 29, 2010
Bob Netzley was always ready to debate the issue of the day, whether it was a proposed tax, a new judgeship or naming a highway after some ohioan. Often he cast the lone dissenting vote on a bill, just to let everyone know that there were just too many laws. He had a keen mind, but the most disorganized office and car that I have ever seen. He will be missed and long remembered in this tern limit era, where legislators come and go with little notice. Tom Winters, Clerk of the House in the 111th,112th and 115th General Assemblies.
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