Robert E. Northeim, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Cuyahoga Falls. Robert was born August 7, 1930 in Lorain, to the late Russell and Myrtle (Brucker) Northeim.
He retired from Ohio Edison after 44 years of service, where he was a plant manager in West Lorain. Robert served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was the former Post Commander of Medina VFW Post #5137 from 2001-2004. Robert enjoyed working with stained glass, gardening and volunteering to help individuals learn to read.
Robert is survived by his dear children, Gregory (Mary) Northeim, Eric (Coleen) Northeim, Sue Bennett, Amy Gnagy and Lisa (Thomas) Dryer; 13 loving grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Sullinger and Lois Stout.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne M. Northeim, to whom he was married 58 years.
Services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1 P.M., at the Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N. Court St., Medina. Family will receive friends from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M., Saturday in the funeral home. Private family burial with Military Honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Online condolences may be left at www.waitefuneralhome.com
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