Robert Ellenbest's Obituary
Robert (Bob) H. Ellenbest, of Seven Hills, Ohio (formerly Euclid), passed away on September 2 at age 83.
Loving husband of Loretta (Vandrasik) of 62 years, Son of Robert and Elizabeth (Seiple), father of Donna (David) Bly of Toledo, Robert (Randi) of Richland, WA, Michael (Denise) of Valley City, Ohio. Brother of Chris Streeter of New Port, Richey, Florida. Grandfather of seven, great grandfather of two. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Bob was a wood carver with Great Lakes Woodcarvers of Parma, an avid golfer, square dancer with Buckeye Squares and enjoyed traveling all over the USA. Bob served 4 years in the Navy with the Naval Security Group in Germany.
He held an Associates Degree in Industrial Management from TRI-C. Bob’s last employment was at Gateway Megatech where he worked for 15 years as Quality Manager. Bob was an avid supporter of the Parkinson’s Seminars, support groups and exercise groups.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Ohio Parkinson Foundation, Northeast Region P.O. Box 31907 Independence, Ohio 44131.
Memorial Visitation Monday September 13, 2021 from 4-7:00pm at Yurch Funeral Home, 5618 Broadview Road Parma, Ohio 44134. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday September 14, 2021, at 11:00am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 6740 Broadview Road, Parma, Ohio 44134. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. www.yurchfunerals.com
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