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Dr. Robert J. Blickensderfer
Robert Blickensderfer Obituary
77, Mineral Ridge - Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mineral Ridge Church of Christ for Dr. Robert J. Blickensderfer who passed away Sunday morning at Select Specialty Hospital in Warren. Robert was born July 9, 1934 in Dover a son of the late Russell and Nola, (Sherman) Blickensderfer. A United States Navy Veteran, he served on the USS Yorktown during the Korean Conflict. Dr. Blickensderfer treated patients at his practice and taught at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine both in Kirkville, Mo. He was a member of the Mineral Ridge Church of Christ, enjoyed numerous artistic activities, and was an avid gardener.
He will be sadly missed by his wife the former, Barbara Garris whom he married Aug. 21, 1960; children, Dr. Scott, (Dr. Janelle) Blickensderfer of South Bend, Ind., and their children, Jamie, Leah, and Eric; Sharon Blickensderfer of Fairway, Kan., Brian Blickensderfer of Austin, Texas and Dr. Amy, (Dr. Chuck Dietrich) Blickensderfer of St. Louis, Mo. and their daughter, Ashton; and his twin brother, John, (Mary Lee) Blickensderfer of Dover. Besides his parents, Robert is preceded in death by a sister, Sue Klemper and a brother James.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League Shelter, 545 Brunstetter Rd SW, Warren, OH 44481 or the church in Robert's name. At the request of Robert there are no calling hours. Lane Funeral Home Mineral Ridge Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at:
www.lanefuneralhomes.com
Lane Funeral Homes,
Mineral Ridge Chapel
330-652-4214
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Vickie McCulloch Freed
November 16, 2011
So sorry for your loss Jack and Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
November 15, 2011
Dear Barbara and family,
Our prayers are with you and only wish I could comfort you as you have so many of us through the years! God bless you. Bob was a great individual, who will be missed.
Love- Hollie and Jim McPartland
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