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Robert Benner Obituary
Born Dec. 13, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio, Bob enjoyed playing poker with the Seiberling guys, gaming on Barber Road and Mountaineer, and fishing. He retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber.
Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, Bob is survived by children, Paul (Joanne) Benner, Robert (Cheryl) Benner, Cheryl (James) Stripe, Jeffrey (Barbara) Benner, Dennis Benner and Carrie Ady; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and four nieces.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Cox Funeral Home, 222 Norton Ave., Barberton, OH 44203. Calling hours Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (COX, BARBERTON, 330-745-3311)
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for Robert Benner
Carol Parker-Park
December 17, 2012
To Bob's family,
Bob worked at Seiberling with my dad,Homer Parker,and had enjoyed a great friendship since.
I know we kids went to school together.I graduated with Cheryl.
There wasn't a time in my life that I couldn't remember being greeted with his smile and getting a big,genuine hug.I affectionately called him,"Mr.Whiskers" from when I first saw his beard and thought he may have had connections to Santa!!
Bob would always visit dad and was a real source of joy for him.I know my dad considered him as a brother and loved him dearly.
Jack Park,my hubby,has great memories of Bobby too.They would never leave one another without a shared laugh and the hope to see one another soon.
Bobby was first my dad's friend but over the years became as loved by me as a dad and one of my dearest friends too.
Jack called on Bobby's birthday and left a the funloving wish of "Happy 106th,Mr.Benner!!"on Bob's answering machine,only later to have Dennis call and inform him of his death.
Having been ill myself,Jack waited until today to tell me.I just feel so badly that I wasn't able to pay my respects in person.
I'll make sure my brother Paul knows too,as he too held him in high regard.
My sincerest love and sympathy to you all.At least he's back with his beloved Shirley.
I'll always love and fondly remember my friend, Mr.Whiskers.
Rest in heavenly peace.
November 21, 2012
I;m sure you all will miss him
Seems 86 is the magic number
Remember the happy times and there were a lot
Love Eleanor Bigham
Don Davis
November 15, 2012
To the Benner Family-My thoughts are with you. Bob was a good friend to my Dad-Burl Davis-always enjoyed his visits to the house. Don Davis
Karen Steiner&Family
November 15, 2012
My Heart goes out to you Jeff,Barb and the rest of the family in this time of Sorrow.
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Lillian and Woodrow Goff
November 15, 2012
We will miss the calls and visits from Bob. We've been friends since we were kids. Last year he came to help us celebrate our 65th anniversary. We will miss him.
Glenda Gibson
November 14, 2012
My memory of Bob will be playing euchre till midnight with Penny, Curtis and myself. He was a lot of fun to be with. I hope he has a cigar where he went. Miss you.
November 14, 2012
All my prayers for strength in this hard time. God has taken him into his arms but, he will always live within our hearts.
Laure Palmeri
Randy
November 14, 2012
I can truly say, Bob was one of the coolest guys I have ever know. Bob made me laugh regardless of what we were doing. I will miss Bob but will always remember him.
Marty and Denny Kenee
November 13, 2012
May the good Lord watch over you and yours in your time of sorrow. We will all feel the loss of such a wonderful man.
Bob was a special friend.He helped us celebrate our 65th anniversary last summer. He will be missed.
Lillian and Woodrow Goff
November 13, 2012
Rick & Jeanette Bell
November 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to the Benner family.
November 13, 2012
Dear Benner Family
I have know bob and his mom for a while. I will miss bob he was a very good friend. I will miss him.may he rip.Take care I will say a prayer for all of you.Take care freom Penny FrenchAfriend from Acme.
Dave&Denise Koncz
November 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael A. Buchtel
November 13, 2012
I knew Bob and his mother while we were
students at Kenmore High School. After the War, we lost contact with each other, but I never forgot Bob.
My prayers are with his family with this great loss. Michael A Buchtel
Medina, Ohio
The Lehman Family
November 13, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Benner family.
Jennifer Strugala-Heard
November 13, 2012
Cheryl, Jim and Family,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless, Kenn, Jenn, Scotty & Maryssa
November 13, 2012
Dear Cheryl, Jim and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad.
We will keep you in our prayers. God bless you.
Ken and Sue Abell and family
Frani and Keith Baker
November 13, 2012
Didn't get to know you that well but I know Keith did. Keith thought a lot about and will miss u calling him Brian instead of Keith though he answered to it RIP you will be missed.
November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012
RIP Grandpa Bob,We will love you and miss you always.
Love Neal,Missie,Aaron,Jessica,
Avryl and Kallie
Marilyn Spray
November 12, 2012
You all are in my thoughts today. I wish I could be there. Be comfort for each other. Love, Marilyn
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