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Robert Boughan Obituary
LIMA -- Robert "Bob" L. Boughan, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2025, at 11:03 pm, at the Lima Memorial Health System. Bob was born November 13, 1942, in Lima, OH, to the late William "Rebel" Elmer Boughan and Mauvette (Hamilton) Snyder.
Bob is survived by his former spouse, Geraldene A. Boughan of Delphos, OH, his children: Robert "Mitch" (Stacia) Boughan of Lima, OH, Richard "Rick" D. (Jennifer) Boughan of Lima, OH, William "Duke" S. (Jean) Boughan of Middle Point, OH, Michelle (Mike) Sarver of Middle Point, OH and Gregory Boughan of Delphos, OH, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a sister, Cheryl Gillette of WV.
He was preceded in death by brothers: Richard "Buck" L. Boughan and William Boughan.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He worked for more than 20 years as a millwright with Teledyne Ohio Steel, retiring in 1992. His true passion was sprint car racing. Bob was well known for his racing legacy in and around the Lima area. He built, raced, designed and wrenched on many different sprint cars through the years. Bob loved his dogs and never passed by a garage sale without stopping.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.
The Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Eastside Chapel is honored to be assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Jerry Bowersock
September 3, 2025
Sad to hear of Bobby's passing worked with Bobby plus was around him alot at the races he was alot of fun to be around my condolences to the family he will be missed
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