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Oct. 30, 2025

11:00 a.m.

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Robert Ross Obituary

Haviland - Robert W. "Rob" Ross, age 61, of Haviland, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Rob was born on July 11, 1964, in Paulding, Ohio, to the late Richard Lee and Rose Ellen (Grimes) Ross. He married Stacy (Baughman) Ross on July 14, 2012.

He was employed by Haviland Drainage Products for the last 31 years and was currently a supervisor. Rob had a love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was a member of the Wetzel Motorcycle Club. He also enjoyed working on Farmall tractors, metal work, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Rob is survived by his wife, Stacy Baughman, Haviland, Ohio; daughters: Emily (Robert Young) Workman, Holland, Ohio; Dawn (Ruben Ruiz) Workman, Napoleon, Ohio; Janelle (Miguel) Arrizola, Continental, Ohio; sister, Rhonda McClure, Van Wert, Ohio; brother, Rick Ross, Mt. Vernon, Ohio; grandchildren: Haylin, Samuel, Isabella, Riley, and Raven.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, Ohio with Pastor Keith Adkins officiating. Burial will be in Hedges Cemetery, Jackson Township.

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, Ohio. There will also be calling one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rob's memory to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.

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

Published by The Crescent-News on Oct. 27, 2025.

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1000 W. Wayne Street, Paulding, OH 45879

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