Robert H. "Bob" Seitz

October 10, 1926 - August 7, 2018

Robert H. “Bob” Seitz, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away 6:00 a.m., Tues. Aug. 7, 2018, at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. He was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Wapakoneta, the son of Robert W. & Alice Mae (McAvoy) Seitz who preceded him in death. On April 16, 1946, he married Elizabeth Ann Harvey, and she died May 5, 2005. Survivors include, 3 daughters, Martha Seitz, Westerville, OH, Melinda Schlenker, & April (Bill) Bowersock, both of Wapakoneta, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandson, a brother, William (Kathie) Seitz, Honor, MI, a sister-in-law, Geraldine Seitz, Lexington, OH. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Meredith, a granddaughter, Jennifer Rinkes, and a brother, James Seitz. Bob worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 40 years of service. A 1944 graduate of Blume High School, Bob served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a 60 year member of the Hamer Lodge #167, Free & Accepted Masons, both of Wapakoneta. The family would like to offer a special “Thank You” to the nurses and staff at The Gardens for the excellent care their father received while there. Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Fri. Aug. 17, 2018, at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Becky Sunday officiating. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arrangements are being handled by the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Wapakoneta.