Robert Joseph Shovar

SHOVAR Sergeant Major Robert Joseph Shovar USMC (retired), age 80, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2009. He was born on February 27, 1928 in Toledo, Oh. to the late Lorin and Marjorie (Riley) Shovar. Robert earned his Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green University and a Master's degree from the University of Toledo. He retired from the Marines after 27 years of dedicated service and then worked at DCSC for 12 years. He was a member of VFW #9473, American Legion Post #798, and the China Marine Association. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 28 years, Mary Lois and a daughter Marianne Wilkes. Robert is survived by sons, Lawrence and John Shovar; and a brother, John. Also surviving are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4383 E. Broad St. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Dayton National Cemetery, 4100 W. Third St., Dayton. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 1373 Grandview Avenue, Suite 200, Columbus, Oh. 43212-2804. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.schoedinger.com.