Robert Dye

1950 - 2019

Dye, Robert
1950 - 2019
Robert L. Dye, passed away peacefully in Columbus, Ohio on February 7, 2019. He was born in Centerville, Ohio on July 28, 1950 to the late Robert and Betty Dye of Columbus, Ohio. Bob, in his formative years, was an avid baseball fan and played on various teams including his High School Varsity team in Centerville, Ohio. He attended Ashland University, formerly Ashland College, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He held many positions within the fraternity such as Secretary and Lieutenant Commander (VP). He was in Who's Who, a member of the National Honor Society in History (Phi Alpha Theta) and president of the Student Union Board of Governors. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in history and went on to teach social studies at Buckeye Junior High in Columbus. He obtained his Master's degree in education 1984 at The Ohio State University. As a young boy he dreamed of becoming a pet store owner and he made his dream a reality as the owner/ operator of Jungle Jakes Pet Store. He loved baseball, animals, tropical fish, spending time fishing and American history. He is survived by his daughter, Alicia Lynn Dye McDonald; son-in-law, Nathaniel McDonald; 4 granddaughters, Eliza, Ella, Hannah, and Clara of Hilliard; his son, Jonathon Robert Dye of Westerville; brother, Kenneth A Dye, Yvonne Kovac, both of Dublin; sister, Karen J Temple; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father Robert K. Dye, his mother Betty J. Dye, both of Columbus, sister-in-law Deidre Dye. Viewing will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, Ohio 43026 from 2-4pm and services will begin at 4pm. www.tiddfuneralservice.com