Robert "Bob" Wachalec Sr.

Robert Wachalec Obituary

Wachalec Sr. Robert "Bob" Wachalec Sr., born in Cleveland, OH, in 1933, passed away on May 10, 2015, in Mesa, AZ. Preceded in death by his parents Chester and Catherine Wachalec, and wife of 36 years, Rosanne Rignall-Wachalec. Survived by his companion of 20 years, Corrine Canter; and furry companion, Gavin; his children, Robert Jr. (Leslie) Wachalec of Columbus, OH, Sue (Larry Sr.) Marcum of Worthington, OH, and Mark (Barb) Wachalec of Westerville, OH; his grandchildren, Robert III (Emily), Anthony (Megan), Lin, Shelby, Jeremy and Zach Wachalec and Larry (Audrey) Marcum Jr.; and his great-grandchildren, Halle and Taylor Wachalec. Bob served in the Navy and graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College with a degree in business administration. He started his long career in sales at General Electric, and retired as Vice President at Bee Chemical/Morton-Thiokol. After retiring, Bob split his time between Columbus, OH, and Mesa, AZ. He was a lifelong and optimistic Chicago Cubs fan, and often attended their spring training. Bob was a 32nd Degree Freemason and a member of Aladdin Shrine. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and was one of the founders of the Aladdin Shrine Motorcycle Corps. Bob also enjoyed community service; he volunteered frequently at Banner Heart Hospital and yearly at the Memorial Tournament. He was very technologically savvy and, in his later years, prided himself on the creation of his own greeting cards. Bob enjoyed spending time at his cabin near Atwood Lake and encouraged family to spend time together there. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 7521 South Old State Rd, Lewis Center, OH, followed by a church service. Bob will be buried in a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, or by visiting www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/donate

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 21 to May 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Wachalec

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Mike Latocha

May 29, 2015

I worked with Bob for many years at Morton. In many ways he was my teacher. I will always remember Bob's energy and great positive views on life.
He was expert handling adversity and remaining positive - he made work fun.
I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

May 25, 2015

I didn't know Bob well, but I was fortunate enough to share a week a week each year, for many years, with him and mutual friends at a golf outing either in Myrtle Beach, SC. or St. Petersburg, Fl. Bob was a social person, and unquestionably honest and sincere. His stories would leave us smiling for hours beyond. Thank you for the good times together.

Phil Goldman, Colchester, Vermont

Frank and Donna Barkey

May 22, 2015

Frank and Donna will miss our neighbors tremendously, and Frank his partner volunteering at the hospital and oh yes, not to forget that huge O flag.... Hearthstone Villas will seem different when we return this winter without Corrine walking the dog and visiting with us all. Our heartfull sympathy to the family.
Frank and Donna Barkey

May 22, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Al and Mary Chappel

May 22, 2015

We will miss him a lot, Bob, Corrine and Gavin were were always there to visit every time we went by their home.

Frank Stookey

May 21, 2015

Bob will be greatly missed here in the Hearthstone Villas community in Mesa, Arizona. Bob was everyone's friend and had a wonderful greeting for all who crossed his path. If he was walking by, he would always stop and visit. If he was driving by, he always honked his horn scarring us half to bits! We will always remember the OHIO flag that Bob would put out to signify he was watching an important game in his home; and, it was advisable not to disturb him until the game was over. We never had to look at an Ohio game schedule. Instead, we just watched for the flag! To illustrate Bob's humor, I recall the many times he would begin a conversation with the words "I had to laugh." When hearing those words, we knew something special was coming next. Bob was so devoted to his family, and spoke of all of them often as well. It seemed as though we knew them too. God Bless you Bob, Corrine, and your entire family.

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