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ROBERT WHITE
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Robert "Bob" L. White, 68, died 4:17 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Hope House in Ft. Myers, Florida, after a three-year battle with cancer. He was born April 11, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles and Nellrose (Young) White.
Bob was a 1966 graduate of Bath High School. Upon graduation, he attended Ohio State University and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
In 1969, Bob married his high school sweetheart, Marie (Niles), who currently resides in Florida.
Bob is also survived by his two children, Brittney (Craig) Smith and Robert "Bob" (Stephanie) White and 4 grandchildren, Keira, Sophie, Cassten and Lia.
Bob was an accomplished real estate development project manager overseeing a variety of building projects in New York City, from low rise multifamily housing to high rise apartment complexes. He was respected by his colleagues and loved by his family. In his leisure time, he was a doting grandfather and loved football (go Buckeyes), boating and fishing.
Per his wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the cancer research charity of your choosing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Marsha Spayde
November 11, 2016
Sorry about your loss Marie and family! Bob was always such a nice guy! I live in Ft. Myers also, so please call me sometime!
November 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family Rod Hefner Lima
Mary Weber Long
October 31, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I graduated with him and Marie in 1966. I remember him as being quite a nice guy and a lot of fun. God bless the family as you go through this sad time. May God's peace be with you in a very special way.
October 31, 2016
So sorry to hear of one our classmates passing. He was a very nice guy always with a smile.
Alice Offenbacher Dunlap
October 30, 2016
Marie and family, I was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Remember the good times and know that he is no longer suffering.
Patricia Bennett
October 30, 2016
Marie and family. Bob and I are deeply sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
Bob and Pat Betts Bennett, Auburn, NE
October 30, 2016
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marie and your family. Patsy (Orchard) Morrison
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