Robert S. Thompson

Robert S. Thompson, 102, of Mineral Ridge, passed away on December 5, 2025 at the Hospice House in Poland. Robert was born in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Robert's parents Clair and Margaret Thompson moved to Warren, Ohio when Robert was 2 years old. When Robert was 12 the family moved to Mineral Ridge. Robert went to Mineral Ridge High School and was a 4 year letterman. He played baseball, basketball, and football. In 1943 Robert graduated from high school and was a 1943 Golden Gloves Champion of Trumbull County. Later Robert also won a boxing tournament at the military base in Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune, NC. On May 1, 1943 Robert joined the United States Marine Corp. Robert was in the 3rd Division in the Pacific in World War II. He was in the 5 Battles Campaign that won a presidential citation. He came home in 1945 and married the love of his life Marguerite Stahl. They had three children: Susan Barney of Mineral Ridge (Robert), Robert Thompson Jr., and Allison Blau of North Carolina (Michael). They were also blessed with three grandchildren, including their surviving granddaughter, Sharon Roberts of North Carolina (Pete). Robert was predeceased by his wife, Marguerite and his son Bobby and his family. Robert was a founder of the Mineral Ridge Fire Department. Robert loved golf, gardening, woodworking, and cooking. The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, December 10th, from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Lane Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel. A funeral service will be held following at 11:00 am at the funeral home. The family would like to thank First Light Homecare and special thanks to Brenda, Randi, Joe, Greg and Mike and all the neighbors and friends who have added years to his life.