(Wauseon High School Graduate)
Robert V. Eberly, age 82, passed away at his Montpelier, Ohio home Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024.
He was born in Wauseon on June 9, 1942 and was one of nine children to the late Donald M. Eberly and Margaret (Goodrich) Eberly.
Robert graduated from Wauseon High School and served in the U.S Army Reserve, being honorable discharged on June 24, 1967.
He married Edith M. Mock on December 30, 1999 and united their families to include six children and two step children. Robert’s working career began as a heavy machine operator and later on September 13, 1966 served as a machinist with M&S Manufacturing in Morenci, MI. He served 35 years with them, before retiring in 2003.
Some of Robert’s fondest hobbies included mowing, helping his neighbors, taking pontoon rides, spending quality time with family and friends at their home on Nettles Lake.
His woodworking talents were displayed in his crafting of picture frames and step stools, just to mention a few.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Edith Eberly; children, Tammy (Steve) Mynhier, Dianna Coolman, Christine (Robert) Hooks, Barbara (Patrick) Downing and Ryan Eberly; stepchildren, Tamera Bialecki and Mac (Michelle) McCann; brother, James R. (Mary Ann) Eberly; 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin E. Eberly; brothers, Ronald, Raymond, Duane, Jerry and Roger Eberly; two infant sisters, Rose and Charlene; granddaughter, Abigail Rose Eberly and great grandson, Lucas Caughhorn.
Friends and family will be received from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Barnes Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta; where a funeral service honoring Robert’s life will begin at 12:00 Noon on Monday. Pastor Maryann Reimund will be officiating. Interment will follow at Winameg Cemetery near Delta.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio, 3100 W. Central Ave, Suite 150, Toledo, Ohio 43606-2919 in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.