He was retired from Alcoa formerly Reynolds Metals, US Army veteran of the Korean War, member of the American Legion, a Catholic by faith and a loyal patron of the Granville Inn for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; daughter, Sandra Cromton; parents, Carl and Gladys: and six brothers and sisters.
He is survived by a sister, Janet Schleinitz.
A celebrations of Bob's life will be held on July 1, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Granville Inn. Burial will be in Dayton, OH Online condolences to www.newcomerlouisville.com.