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Robert Barnhardt Obituary
LIMA — Robert "Bob" L. Barnhardt, age 73, passed away December 15, 2019, at 10:15 am, at the Lima Memorial Health System. Bob was born October 10, 1946 in Lima, OH, to Paul D. and Miriam A. (Renz) Barnhardt who preceded him in death.
Bob was a 1964 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He then earned a Bachelor's degree in business from Miami University in Oxford. Bob had worked at the Met Bank and Wolf Industries "Lima Lumber" and eventually landed at General Dynamics where he finished out his career in the accounting department where he retired in 1993. Bob was a member of the former Shawnee Presbyterian Church and Sertoma in Lima and he volunteered at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He loved to spend time at Lake Erie with his family.
Bob is survived by a son, Chad (Caitlin) Barnhardt of Athens, OH and a daughter, Amanda Barnhardt of Lima, OH, a grandson, Beckett Barnhardt, a sister, Kathy Collins of Bellevue, OH and his former spouse, Michele S. Barnhardt of Lima, OH. He was preceded in death by a brother, Karl R. Barnhardt.
There will be a memorial service held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 11:00am at the CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL. Officiating the service will be Rev. Richard Powell. Burial of cremated remains will be held privately at a later date.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service at SHAWNEE CHAPEL on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sertoma Club.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Barnhardt
Pam Sinica
December 19, 2019
Amanda & Chad, so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy.
Meigs Alden
December 18, 2019
I knew Bob growing up as my brother's friend and as my friend Kathy's brother. Kathy, I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's death. I am sure the many happy memories of your life together will warm your heart.
Diane Motter
December 18, 2019
I am very sorry to hear of Bob's death.
I, too, was an employee of The Met Bank and knew Bob quite well. He was a wonderful, friendly man and will be greatly missed.
Bill Alden
December 18, 2019
I remember all the antics he and I got involved in when we were together at Christ Church. We lost touch after high school. He will always be remembered.
Renee Pranses
December 18, 2019
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You've done so much and were able so spend so much precious time with him. That's time you can never regret. Your dad was such a great man. You are in our thoughts.
Angela Hile
December 18, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss Amanda. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jackie Stephenson LSW
December 17, 2019
Prayers for your family.
Jane Bushong
December 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss Amanda. Prayers.
Valerie Warnock
December 17, 2019
Kathy and family, I'm so sorry to hear that Bob passed away. I'll always remember his smile and the twinkle in his eye.
With Sympathy,
Valerie Warnock, Columbus, OH
Jeanette Eberle
December 17, 2019
Kathy, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers this week as you celebrate his life by looking back on your fond memories. We love you. ❤
Janet Scagnetti
December 17, 2019
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Cheryl Martin
December 16, 2019
Amanda and Chad, I am so sorry I can't be there with you on Thursday. It makes me sad. You know I thought the world of your dad and appreciated his friendship since high school days. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chaplain Cheryl, LMHS
Marcia Wade
December 16, 2019
I worked with Bob in the Trust Department at The Met Bank. He was in charge of converting our manual files to a new computerized system. I remember he almost went cross eyed writing up all the entries to do it. He could always make me laugh and had a wicked sense of humor. We were all so happy when he and Michele got together - such a great pair - and so lucky to have a loving daughter like Amanda. Rest In Peace, Dear Friend!
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