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Robert Fink Obituary
Robert G. Fink, 32, passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2008.
Born in Akron, Robert was employed by Alro Steel and served in the United States Army Military Police.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Robert G. Bennett, James Ibbeson and Whelma and Russell Fink; mother-in-law, Janet Eckhardt; Robert is survived by his wife of 12 years, Harriet; children, Alexis, Auston, Tyler and Trenton; parents, Gary and Patricia Fink and James Ibbeson; sisters, Shantel (Jim) Watson and Ashley Pruitt; grandmothers, Mary Barrett and Doris Spencer; great-grandmother, Chesna Sharp; a host of many family members, and friend, Karen Brown.
Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, with Rev. Homer Watson officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park where Military rites will be conducted by Mogadore VFW Post # 8487. Friends may call Monday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Should friends desire, a memorial fund has been set up at First Merit Bank for Robert's children. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Fink
Shelly Hill
January 5, 2009
I can't believe it's been almost a year since you left us. Just the other day I was thinking of something, and thought man would Rob get a kick out of this. I miss you.
Kim Falcone
March 1, 2008
Pat & Family,
I wanted you to know how deeply saddened I am over this terrible tragedy. Robbie was a good man and father. His interaction with his children and the patience and love he showed with Tyler was a beautiful thing to witness. He will be missed very much by all those who loved him.
Love Aunt Kim & Nikki
Melanie Bittner
February 29, 2008
Harriet,
I know you may not remember me, but I used to work with you at Kmart. I wanted to tell you that I am deeply sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine. I didn't know Rob at all, but I am truly sorry. I hope that you and your children are o.k., and you are surrounded by love from family and friends.
Regina Saunders
February 26, 2008
We are praying that your family is able to continue through the trials of death, as it often stagnates those whom are so close to it. However,we have grown to know Harriet and the children learning that one thing they all posess is great strenghth. We pray that you will continure your journey graciously and know that your husband, friend and father is at great rest. May God Bless and Keep you one and all. Tia Coppinger and Regina Saunders
February 25, 2008
Robbie, we will miss you. We enjoyed seeing your smile every Christmas it will not be the same without you. In our hearts we know you are happy and at peace. We love you Robbie. Pat and family you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jeff and Michelle Spencer and Family <3
Amy McPherson
February 25, 2008
To the Fink Family- My son played baseball and had Rob as one of his coaches last year. We are all so sorry for your loss. He was a great coach to the kids and was also great with the parents. You are all in our prayers.
Doris Spencer
February 24, 2008
Robbie,
This all seems like a bad dream. You were my first grandchild and always held a special place in my heart. You were the most beautiful little boy. My favorite memory of you is when you were around 2 years old and when you would get mad you would tell whoever irritated you to “bite wall”.
As you grew into an adult we developed a new relationship and I will miss your calls & visits. As I think of you today it saddens me that your children lost such a loving father. I could see the pride, joy and love in your eyes whenever you were with your kids. I pray that you knew how special you were to so many people and how much you were loved. I will love you forever.
Grandma
Gary Fink
February 23, 2008
LOVING TRIBUTE TO MY SON AND BEST FRIEND
To my son Robert and best friend of mine, first I would like to say that when I first met your Mom and you for the first time I was scared by a little boy running a muck. After some time being with the two of you I saw a family for the first time. It took me a while to accept my future with the two of you but I did. I fell in love with both of you and wanted to be a father and a husband to my best abilty. Only God knows if I did the right things for you as my son. We did not always see eye to eye but I always loved you and you made me very proud to be your father. You gave me four beautiful grand children and for that I will always praise you. I swear to you that I will always take care of them to the best of my abilty. I have always loved you and Shantel equally and always will. I thank your Mom for giving me 30 years with her and 31 years of being a Father to a Great Son. Robbie I have always loved you and you will be in my heart until we meet again.
Love You Dad
Harriet Fink
February 22, 2008
Rob we love and miss you so much but you are at piece now and even though gone you will NEVER be forgotten. You touched many lives and brought many people good times, we will carry those memories in our hearts forever,and for that we thank you.
Forever our love,
Harriet,Lexi,Auston,Tyler&Trent
Constance Fry
February 21, 2008
What a shock! Not our always smiling always cutting up Robbie? May peace be with you and your family as God will guide you through this difficult time. Please if there is anything I can do for another soldier's family please feel free to contact me.
Constance (Connie Jefferys), Cpt Michael, Jeffrey and Kimberley
Eric Hammonds
February 21, 2008
I am still stunned to learn of this sad news. I have know Robert for many years going way back in School. He is a great guy and will truly be missed by everyone. My thoughts are with the family during this very difficult time. God Bless
Theresa S. Alburn ('Rett and Sandy too!)
February 21, 2008
Thinking of Uncle Rob and tears swell in my eyes. He was such a great influence on me and my family. I never got to say "thank you, Uncle Rob" for always being there for me with his warm, kind and friendly heart of gold. My Deepest Thoughts are with the Fink Family.
Love Always,
Theresa
DONNA WARD
February 21, 2008
GARY AND PATTI,WE ARE ONE COUPLE WHO CAN TELL YOU WE DO KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING AND WHAT A HORRIBLE LOSS THIS IS, YOU ARE NOT TO LOOSE YOUR CHILDREN. IF THERE IS ANYTHING DARRELL OR I COULD DO FOR YOU, PLEASE LET US KNOW. YOUR LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, BUT HOLD ON TO YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF ROBBIE AND HOLD THOSE BABIES CLOSE TO YOUR HEART. LOVE, DONNA AND DARRELL WARD
Renee Stokes
February 21, 2008
Dear Pat: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa Morgan
February 20, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. I knew Rob from high school, he was a sweet, caring and fun person and everyone enjoyed his company.
Lisa "Lowe" Morgan
Michael Stokes
February 20, 2008
I served with Robert in the Army. He is a friend and brother that will be missed.
Jim Ibbeson
February 20, 2008
Robbie, it still doesn’t seem real that you are gone. I can’t stop thinking about the days you would come over to my house and we would sit in the garage and talk about cars. I wish we had spent more time together and I had been a bigger part of your life. It has always been very hard for me to express emotions but I want you to know that I always loved you Robbie and I will miss you very much.
Love, Dad (Jim)
Misty Vermillion
February 20, 2008
My son played baseball this summer with Rob as one of his coaches. I saw how Rob cared for his children, All children for that matter. My friend and I gave Trenton the nickname "Super Star" and as I seen the way Rob worked with all his children helping them learn the sport of baseball I knew with his guidence that Trenton would become a "Super Star" along with his brothers and sister. Harriet I know you don't know me by name but you and the kids have been on my mind since I seen this in the paper. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Kel @ Susie Green
February 20, 2008
With all of our love to Pat, Gary, Auston,Lexi, Tyler, and Trenton. Our thoughts are with you. We miss Rob so much.There was so many things left unfinished, but now he is at peace. Our thoughts are with you. With love, Kel, Susie, Jacob, and Madasyn
Christy Andrews
February 19, 2008
Pat,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know your children and grandchildren are so very dear to you. I know you will be a great influence in Rob's childrens lives and you will ensure they will know how much they are loved by their daddy that is keeping an eye on them from Heaven.
God Bless
Donny Rogers
February 19, 2008
I knew Robby in elementary, middle and high school. My prayers are with his family at this time. I know how devistating loosing someone in their prime can be. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dawn Bahr-Roosa
February 19, 2008
I was so shocked to hear of Robbie's passing. I remember Robbie when he and I were just kids playing together when our families would get together. To the Fink family words cannot describe how very sorry I am for your loss.
Gina Cimino
February 19, 2008
We all are thinking of you here at Hyre Middle School and wish to express our sympathy to the Fink family for their loss. Our prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Jodi Jefferys (Bostick)
February 19, 2008
I haven't seen Robbie since we were all just out of high school. What a shock to see of his passing. He was always a fun and out going guy. Great to be around. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Joan Seitz
February 18, 2008
Dear Pat and Gary,
Children no matter what age,are our lives. When they are taken away from us our hearts are broken forever. Robbie, was a great friend to Todd and we can still see them playing in the front yard, and riding their bikes down Elko and Honadle. Take solice in the fact that they have been reunited and now they are watching over us. May God keep you and Robbie's family in his care. Help you to get through this terrible time, and watch over you as you heal.
Richard, Troy, Derrick and Geoff Robinson
February 18, 2008
May the Lord comfort you at this time. Our deepest condolences.
Kim Hartman
February 18, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss and that we can not be there to offer our sympathy in person. Robbie's smile always reminded me of Uncle Bob.We will pray for your entire family. God must have needed him for a higher purpose.
Love from your cousin Kim and family.
STACEY MCCUTCHEON
February 18, 2008
To Pat, Gary, Shantel, Harriet, and those beautiful children of Robby's,
May the Lord rap his arms around you all and bring you peace.
Love Stacey McCutcheon
Jill Pratt Casciello
February 18, 2008
Our Family has you in our prayers daily. Robby is in a place of peace. Find peace in his memories and the smiles of his children. We love you all and you are in our thoughts.
Heights Driving
February 18, 2008
Gary, Pat and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thought and prayers are with you. Everyone at Heights Driving.
Dawnita Bills
February 18, 2008
I am so very sorry. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stevie Schumacher
February 18, 2008
Dear Harriet, I used to work with you at Friendlys and I was so shocked to see this notice. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family will always have an angel watching over you guys.
I have the name of a great grief support group if you need it. May God Bless you and your family.
samantha and Randy kennell
February 18, 2008
Pat and Gary, I cant even imagine the pain ,but I know that God will give you comfort in this difficult time.Never loose your faith.We are praying for you and those precious babies.We are only a phone call away.we love you aunt pat and uncle Gary!!! The Kennell family!! Randy,Samantha,Justin,Hannah And Cameron
Gina Thompson-Roberts
February 18, 2008
Pat, Gary & Family,
My Grandmother lives across the street from you. I remember Robbie from when he was younger. Always riding his bike and smiling! He was a very nice & polite person. I was very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laina Sprouse
February 17, 2008
Harriet and kids, We are so very sorry for your loss. We are just in shock over Rob's passing. You all are in our thoughts, and prayers. If there is anything we can do to help, just let us know. I hope you can find some comfort in your memories, for they will always be there. God bless.
Your neighbors, Laina & Tom Sprouse
Stephanie Pratt
February 17, 2008
Your family from Cumberland weeps with you, and warmly remembers our nephew and cousin who was always smiling and friendly and proud of his children. You are in our prayers.
lisy
February 17, 2008
I so sorry about robbie he was so nice to his kidsso nice to tyler i loss mom too it was hard from me too. love lisy
chelsea thomas
February 17, 2008
i am so sorry to the fink family
i am a friend of alexis
Woodrow Brooks
February 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Fink family. I am so sorry for your loss. Robbie was a former student of mine at Windemere and a friend of my son Ken.
May God be with you always.
Jim & Mary Hodgson
February 17, 2008
To All Who Loved Rob, He was a great guy and fun to work with. Your family and friends will be in our prayers, So sorry for your loss. May God guide you and comfort you through these difficult times.
Laina Sprouse
February 17, 2008
Harriet & kids, I am so very sorry for the pain you are going through. I am in shock over Rob's passing. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Our deepest sympathy.. Your neighbors, Laina & Tommy
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Mom
February 16, 2008
Rob, I can't believe you are gone from our lives I miss you so much. You were the best son a Mom and Dad could ever ask to have. I promise I will be taking care of the kids that you loved so much. I miss you and love you so much. You are now free of any heart break and are at peace. God called upon you for a much bigger job than what you had here on earth. LOVE YOU SO MUCH, Mom and Dad.
Susan Barker
February 16, 2008
Gary, Pat, and family I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the little dark-hair, dark-eye boy asking me if I had any kids he could play with, the teen who could always make me laugh
and the young man he became. He will be missed. Love Susan and family.
Angie White
February 16, 2008
You will be dearly missed but remembered with love by many. Memories can be gold.
cindy and randy
February 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Robbie's children and the rest of his family
Angie White
February 16, 2008
I don't even have words. I know you will watch over Auston, Alexis, Tyler, and Trenton, Harriet and everyone. I love you and miss you forever my dear friend, I will treasure all memories and hold them close to my heart.
Angie White
February 16, 2008
I don't even have words. I know you will watch over Auston, Alexis, Tyler, and Trenton, Harriet and everyone. I love you and miss you forever my dear friend, I will treasure all memories and hold them close to my heart.
Debbie Wolfe
February 16, 2008
There are no words that can ease the pain of a sudden loss like this. Robbie was a wonderful, caring person and will be deeply missed by all those who love him. My prayer is that his children always remember how much their father loved them and how proud he was of them.
Love,
Aunt Debbie & Chesna
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