Robert (Bob) Burnham Tracy, Jr. died peacefully on December 20, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio following a March 2019 diagnosis of Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Bob (aka Rob, Bobby T, Robin, Trace) was born in Toledo, OH on November 19, 1949, the son of Robert Burnham Sr. and Hazel Lister Tracy. Bob graduated from Otsego High School in 1967 and soon afterwards enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1968-70. It was shortly after his discharge that he met his future wife, Anne Goodwin, and they married on September 9, 1972. Upon graduation from the University of Toledo, Bob worked for Glass City Credit Union and New York Life Insurance Company before embarking on his career as CEO of Educational Community Alliance Credit Union in Toledo.
Bob had an unmatched zest for life and was passionate about his interests and hobbies. He was an avid fan of his favorite sports teams: the Detroit Tigers, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Detroit Lions. Live music was also one of Bob’s top passions. His all-time favorite musical group was The Allman Brothers Band and he attended numerous live performances throughout the years. The stories that accompany the treks to these concerts are legendary and unforgettable. Pool gatherings in the Tracy backyard were a highlight of many summers. Bob’s enthusiasm for undertaking home projects kept him occupied throughout the years. He wasn’t hesitant to tackle any job, large or small, and his mantra was, “if you’re going to do something, do it right.”
While Bob loved all of the above, his love for his family was unsurpassed. He and his wife, Anne, essentially grew up together and were beyond blessed with 47 years of marriage. They spent as much time as possible with their children, grandchildren and large extended families.
Bob is survived by his wife, Anne, son Zach (Christina), daughters Courtney Poswinski (Christopher) and Hannah Boblitt (partner Eric Jones), grandchildren Michael and Molly Boblitt, Logan, Anna and Mason Poswinski, Jack, Samuel and Vivian Tracy, brother Geof Tracy, sisters Susan Tracy, Martha Antill (Bruce), and Sarah Dewyer, mother-in-law Elaine Goodwin, and “brothers and sisters from another mother” : Robert, Tag, Ken, Jamie, Justin, Peter, Stephen, Philip Goodwin, Mary (Goodwin) Fredericksen and Sara (Goodwin) Mazur. Throngs of nieces and nephews complete the huge circle of family who loved Bob.
There are many adjectives to describe Bob but kind and loving describe him best. He was one of the “good guys,” and he will be missed everyday going forward.
A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Dayspring Church, 17360 N Dixie Hwy, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. Military Honors will be rendered by the Wood County Honor Detail. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dunn Funeral Home in Bowling Green.
Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.
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