Robert F. White, 77, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away October 23, 2026. He was born February 11, 1949 in Bowling Green to the late Harley and Helen (Nichelson) White. He married Sandra Rayle on February 13, 1971 and she survives in Bowling Green.
Along with his loving wife of 55 years, Sandy, Robert is survived by his daughter Aimee (Craig) Coe, grandchildren Bailey Coe and Alayna Coe, brothers Daniel White and Harley White and sister Sharon Shepard.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers David, Richard, Douglas and Thomas.
Bob was a 1968 graduate of Bowling Green High School. He was a proud United States Army Veteran, serving 18 months in Vietnam in 1969 & 1970. He was fortunate to participate in Honor Flight to Washington D.C. in September 2023. Following his discharge from the military, Bob returned to BG and was hired as a lineman for the City of BG Electric Division. He retired after 30 years as a foreman. Following his retirement, he worked part time for the Village of Haskins overseeing their Electric division.
He was a man of many talents with the ability to repair and build anything he set his mind on doing. He enjoyed spending time traveling, water & snow skiing, snowmobiling, boating, motorcycles and had a special passion for old cars. He owned many old cars throughout his life his favorite being his ‘57 Chevy. His greatest treasures in life were his family. Bob loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events, traveling to hockey tournaments and gymnastics meets for many years.
Bob was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Portage, Ohio, he was a 55 year member of the North Baltimore Legion and recently joined the VFW in Bowling Green.
In his retirement he spent many years going to Panera, Biggby & McDonalds for coffee seven days a week with retired friends and making many new friends. He made friends wherever he went and was a kind and generous soul. He will be sadly missed by many.
Visitation will be held on Friday October 30, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 W. Wooster St. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery where full military honors will be rendered by the AMVETS Honor Detail.
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of the donor’s choice.
To share an online condolence or fond memory with the family please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
