Robert E. "Bob" Roush, 90, of Strasburg passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover.
Born on October 7, 1925 in Dover he was the son of the late Earl and Grace (Yackey) Roush. He graduated from Strasburg High School with the class of 1943. Following graduation Bob joined the United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. He later retired in 1982 from the United States Postal Service after 34 years. He was also the Postmaster in Sandyville.
On May 13, 1944 he married Janice M. Roush who preceded him in death on April 17, 1996. He later married Anna (Dixon) Roush, who preceded him in death on May 14, 2005. Bob was also preceded in death by his son, Terry Roush; two sisters, Irene Hartline and Hazel Lewis; two brothers, Blake Roush and Wayne Roush; son-in-law, Frank Widder; along with special brother-in-law, Pete Angelo.
He was a member of LifeWay Church Assembly of God in New Philadelphia. Bob's favorite Bible verse was Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
He will be sadly missed by his children; Dave and Roberta Dayton of Strasburg, Rita Widder of Uhrichsville, and Randy and Kim Roush of Gahanna; five grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister, Marian Angelo of Strasburg and brother, Dean (Barbara) Roush of Hilliard.
The family would also like to thank special friends Mat Erickson, J L Fletcher, and John Haney for their many kindnesses to Bob.
Friends are invited to call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Wednesday February 24, 2016 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11:30 with Rev Larry Fletcher officiating. The Dover VFW will conduct military honors following the service. A meal will be served at the Lifeway Church Assembly of God in New Philadelphia following military honors and those attending the service are invited to join the family. Burial will take place at Grandview Union Cemetery at a later Date.
Memorial Contributions can be made to the LifeWay Church Assembly of God, 742 Cookson Ave SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Friday, February 19, 2016
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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