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Robert "“Bud”" Ross

1933 - 2025

Robert "“Bud”" Ross obituary, 1933-2025, Ohio City, OH

BORN

1933

DIED

2025

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Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home

225 W Adams St

Decatur, Indiana

Robert Ross Obituary

Robert "Bud" Ross, 91, of Ohio City, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Bud was born on August 24, 1933 in Delight, Arkansas, to the late Stanley and Eva (Lee) Ross. On August 30, 1952, Bud married Alice Joan (Addy) Ross. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2025.

Bud served his country in the US Navy. He retired from General Electric in Ft. Wayne and was a member of the Mizpah Shine and the Woodcrafters.

He is survived by two granddaughters, Lindsey Ross of Willshire, OH and Leslie Ross of Ohio City, OH; several other beloved extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by a son, Robert "Lynn" Ross, November 2, 2020.

Per Bud's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Geneva at a later time.

Memorials may be made to Wren Fire & EMS.


Arrangements are entrusted to Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.


To sign our guest book, click on www.hhzfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Decatur Daily Democrat from Jul. 23 to Aug. 22, 2025.

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