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Robert Proffit Obituary
1941 - 2020
Robert. M. Proffit age 78, passed away on March 20, 2020 after a valiant battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. He was born December 21, 1941 to the late Erwin and Jean Proffit. Bob was also predeceased by his beloved sister Dianne. Bob was the owner of Performance Research, Inc., a well- known performance engine building company and machine shop founded in 1972. Bob is survived by his son, Robert (Joyce); and grandchildren, Caroline and Robbie. Bob is also survived by his wife, Carrie and her children, Jamie and David Knutson and their children, Michael and Abby in Wisconsin. Bob battled this disease with dignity and strength from the initial diagnosis and continued to go to work until his passing, truly earning the nickname "Ironman". In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Columbus Area Humane Society in his honor. Bob's wishes were for cremation. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com
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Nancy Latella
March 14, 2026
Never forgotten
Nancy Latella
March 14, 2024
Miss him dearly...
Nancy Rooney Latella
March 14, 2021
We miss you ❤
John Proffitt
July 23, 2020
Pleasant Journeys Bobby..............
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March 27, 2020
Bob and I were classmates at North high school class of 59.Rip
Nancy Rooney-Latella
March 23, 2020
To Robbie, Joyce and the children, I am so sorry. He is at peace now, healthy in heaven and with mom and grandmother. He put up one hell of a fight. I love him dearly. He will be watching over all of us along with my mom and our grandmother. I love you all. I pray that you look to God for strength to see you through always.
Love Nanc
Tom / Julie Wilhelm
March 23, 2020
So sorry to see Bob has passed . Wish he could have built something to outrun that disease . RIP buddy.
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