Robert “Bob” Boyer, 83, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born on February 18, 1939 to the late Dale and Alpha (Shafer) Boyer.
Bob is survived by his children: Pamela (Michael) Henry of Bowling Green; Debra (Joe) Miller of Salisbury, Maryland; and Thomas Boyer of Toledo; 5 granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister Sue Mercer. He was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Alpha; spouse Arlene; and sister Carolyn Romaker.
Bob graduated from Westwood High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country in the US Marine Corps. Reserves. He worked at a number of factories last for Defiance Metal for 25 years. He was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church, and was a Boy Scout Leader for a number of years. He was also a former member of the American Legion and volunteered for the Custar / Milton Township Fire Department. He loved music and dancing. Back in the day, he enjoyed swimming, boating, water skiing & camping. He also enjoyed gardening, tinkering on his cars and making bird houses. He took great pleasure in entertaining people with his frog puppet named “Foggy”. He did a great impression/impersonation of Frank Fontaine as the Crazy Guggenheim. Bob had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh.
Contributions in Bob’s honor may be gifted to St. Louis Catholic Church or a local American Legion.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, 1460 W. Wooster Street, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
