Robert "Bob" Earl Belford, 82, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Indian Meadows of Wauseon. He was born on May 5, 1937 to Rolland and Edna May (Ost) Belford of Napoleon. He married his soul mate, Frances May Wesley in November 26, 1954. She preceded him in death on August 20, 2017. Bob owned and operated an auto shop at his Napoleon residence from 1965 to 1970. He worked for Alloy Founders of Lyons, Ohio until retiring in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and working on cars. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family and taking care of his late wife.
He is survived by his children, Kathy (Darwin) Badenhop, Albert Belford, Gene (Tina Petersen) Belford, Brenda (Gregorio) Hernandez and Mark Belford. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 62 years, Frances Belford; Sons, Michael, Robert Jr., Jerry and Larry Belford; sister, Ellen Girlie, and niece, Blanche Willis.
A visitation for Bob will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm at Walker-Hoening Mortuary (333 W. Main St.) of Napoleon. At 1 pm those gathered will proceed to Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon where a brief graveside service will take place. Memorial donations are suggested to the benevolence of the family.
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Visitation
21
May
333 W Main Street
Napoleon, OH 43545
At 1 pm those gathered will proceed to Glenwood Cemetery in Napoleon where a brief graveside service will take place.
Graveside
21
May
500 W Maumee Ave
Napoleon, OH 43545
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