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1927
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2013
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Robert Betts Obituary
NEWARK: A funeral service for Ralph Robert "Bob" Betts, Jr. 86 of Newark will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Newark Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
Born April 19, 1927 in Batesville, Ohio to the late Ralph R. and Lucille A. (Allison) Betts; he served during World War II in the U.S. Navy, as a Machinist's Mate 3C on a Destroyer. In the course of his service he visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki a month after the atomic bomb. He was a 1945 graduate of Barnesville High School and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Arts from Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD where he played football.
Throughout his career Bob worked for Betts Buick in Barnesville, he was the General Manager for Avis Rental at Walker & Battat Ford for 27 years, and he owned Betts Enterprise (CarsPlus) in Heath. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Jaycees, and Newark Rotary.
Bob enjoyed anything to do with the Civil War, jewelry making, traveling, building his many collections, computers, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jeannine (Slettebak) Betts, whom he married January 15, 1949; Sons, Steven Betts of Columbus; Jim (Peg) Betts of Granville; a daughter, Debby (Jack) Pryor of Newark; Grandchildren, Stephanie (Todd) Grubbs, Rachel (Bill) Purcell, Dawn Deming, Jennifer (Walter) Hickman, and Carri Pryor; Great grandchildren, McKenzie & Delaney Grubbs, Lindsay, Riley & Will Purcell, and Lucas Hickman.
Friends and family may visit two hours prior to the service, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at VENSIL & CHUTE FUNERAL HOME, 1850 W. Main Street, Newark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Ohio or the American Diabetes Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Betts
November 19, 2013
Jeannine and Family...want you to know we are thinking of you and that you have our love ..Lope & Cheryl
Nancy Kifer
November 19, 2013
Debby, my deepest condolences during this most difficult time. Praying for peace and comfort for your entire family.
Chuck & Heidi Slisher
November 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Marsha Schafer
November 19, 2013
Debby, So very sorry about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Oscar Fowler
November 19, 2013
Margaret and I send our love and condolences to Jeannine and all of
the Betts family. Bob and Jeannine
have many friends here at Citrus Ridge
and we are proud to be included. May
God bless you as we all mourn Bob's
passing and celebrate his life
November 18, 2013
Steve and family,sorry for your loss. Frank and Susan Grise
CHARLIE DIEBOLD
November 18, 2013
Steve: I first met you Dad when we carried papers together and later I rented cars from him. He was a very friendly person and will be missed. Remember all the fun memories. May God Bless.
Charlie/JR Diebold
November 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We will remember all the good camping days and other found memories. Lloyd & Betty Larry
Steve Siegel
November 17, 2013
Steve and Family - Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Steve Siegel
November 17, 2013
Debby, Jim, Steve and family. My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. These are some of the hardest times. My thoughts are with you.
Sue Shade Jordan
November 17, 2013
Jeannine, My thoughts are with you and family. I always think of good times working with you and Bob at W&B/Avis.
Sue Shade Jordan
Miki Payne Hempleman
November 17, 2013
Debby and Jim, My deepest sympathy to you and your families for the death of your father. May your memories bring you joy in these hard days ahead. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
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