Robert E. VanScoit, Sr., age 68 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Heartland of Marion.
Robert was born on September 9, 1947 in Galion, the son of Ray and Madge (Dilts) VanScoit. He honorably served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Later, Robert worked as a sales associate at Sears until his retirement.
Robert enjoyed the peacefulness of the outdoors, whether it was on the golf course, sitting on the lake fishing or camping. He was also known to be an avid bowler. Robert’s greatest joy and passion was found in the enjoyment of his grandchildren whom he adored.
He will be remembered by his beloved children: Robert “Rob” (Kathy) VanScoit, Jr., Heather (Buck) McDaniel and Becky McKinniss; his loving grand children: Kasey, Nicholas and Aaron McDaniel, Kaitlyn, Madison and Rylee McKinniss and Benjamin, Jesus and Kassey Peralta; 2 sisters: Margaret Elaine and Martha Jean.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marilyn (Heydinger) VanScoit and brother James Edward VanScoit.
Visitation will be held on Friday April 15, 2016 at Gunder/Hall & Snyder Funeral Home, 347 West Center St., Marion from 4PM to 7PM; Funeral services will be held Saturday at the funeral home at 10AM; Burial with military honors will follow at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Bucyrus.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
The Gunder/Hall & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to be serving the VanScoit family and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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