Robert Wilford Wilford Loblein

Bob was born in Flatbush, NY on Feb. 17, 1917 to the late George and Elizabeth (Spates) Loblein, the youngest of five children. He left this earth on Feb. 12, 2010 at his residence after a prolonged illness. Bob proudly entered military service during World War II and served as a signal operator in the U.S. Arm Air Corps. After his discharge, he was stationed at Wright Paterson Air Force Base where he met his bride, Eleanor "Minnie" Himes. She preceded him in death in 1985. They had one child, William Robert Loblein. He and his wife, Crystal reside in Ross County. Bob lived the remaining years of his life in Chillicothe. He worked for many years at the Atomic Energy Corporation in Piketon and retired from there almost 30 years ago. He also served the City of Chillicothe as a board member of Family Health Care, Inc., a community health center. Bob will be missed by his family and friends. His final request was that his body be bequeathed to The Ohio State University for medical research. There will be no calling hours or services. Please contact the family directly. The Fawcett Oliver Glass and Palmer Funeral Home is serving the family.