Robert Dorsey Obituary
Robert L. Dorsey, 92, of Wooster, died November 17, 2024, at his residence.
Robert was born April 24, 1932, in Hedgesville, WV to Irvin Dallas and Faye Violet {Hott} Dorsey.
Robert graduated from Romney high school in Romney, WV, he then honorably served in the U.S. Army.
He married Beverly Taylor on March 18, 1961.
Robert retired from Rubbermaid after 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and reading. Robert was a sweet man who will be missed by all, he loved and was loved by his family deeply.
Robert will be deeply missed by his wife; children Lisa (Kenneth) Mills, Tamara (Rodney) Koepke; grandchildren Tiffany (Larry) Moore, Megan (Erik) Farver, Kendra Mills, Kara (JB) Banbury, Taylor (Amanda) Koepke; great-grandchildren Kennedy Banbury, Acen Moore and Jensen Banbury.
Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Edgar Dorsey, Betty Cutlip, Rosalie Mills, Dolores Ann and Harry Dorsey.
Friends may call Tuesday November 26 from 10 to 11:00 A.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster, with Services to follow. www.RobertsFuneralHome.com/obituaries/Robert-Dorsey) with Pastor Bud Olszewski officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
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7067 Cleveland Road PO Box 761, Wooster, OH 44691
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