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Robert Charles Ross

Robert Charles Ross

  • January 5, 1927 - February 7, 2012
  • Lima, Ohio
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“Steve, You and your family are in my prayers. ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Maryellen Mulcahy Hovest - KY

“My father and mother in paradise- think of it, today I go to sit by their knees! Ryokan ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Dennis & Joan Patthoff

“Father Dave. Your father leaves a great legacy behind. The world is a better place because of him and your mother. His goodness will trickel down...Read More » ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Dennis & Joan Patthoff - Lima, OH

“Very Sorry For Your Loss. Your Dad was a Very good man and he will be sadly missed. ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Mary Beth and Dennis Miller - OH

“We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: Mike & Carol Moyer

“Padre and family, Please accept my most sincere sympathy . I just found out this Thursday evening and I am unable to attend the funeral on Friday....Read More » ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Sheila Wisniewski - Toledo, OH

“Hello Father Dave, I am sad to hear of your loss, and want to express my most heart-felt condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, ...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Patrisha Leybovich - Lima, OH

“May the Lord receive his good and faithful servant into the eternal joy of His kingdom. My sincerest condolences to my classmate and friend Msgr....Read More » ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: Rev. Dennis Michael Hand Sabocik

“Father Dave, I am sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad, Robert. I know and I hope you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place in heaven. ...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Dan Karapondo - Lima, OH

“Father Ross and family, My prayers are with all of you . ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: karen Ladden - Lima , OH


Robert Charles Ross, 85 of Lima, Ohio died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 2:20 p.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Born Wednesday, January 5, 1927 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Carl W. Ross and the late Virginia Peck Ross.

Mr. Ross married Mary Anne Nash on July 24, 1948 in Lima, Ohio. She preceded him in death on December 19, 2010. He retired from the United States Post Office on March 28, 1982. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 54, Lima, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Aerie 370, Moose Lodge #199, a life member of the VFW Post 1275, and Hawthorne Hills Country Club. He served in the United States Navy during WWII from 1944 to 1946. He received the Victory Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon and the American Area Ribbon. He was an avid golfer and loved to hunt and fish. He had an unbelievable sense of humor, an intense Christian faith and love for his family and his home parish of St. Gerard.

Surviving are sons: Father David Ross of Lima, OH, Jack (Cindy) Ross of Chicago, IL, Dennis (Jan) Ross of N. Canton, OH and Dr. Stephen (Amy) Ross of Roanoke, IN; seven grandchildren, Julie, Jon, Alyssa, Christian, Olivia, Isabella, and Noah; sister, Betsy Agozzino of Lima, OH.

He was predeceased by brothers, Thomas Ross and Jack Ross and a sister Suzanne Ross.

A special thanks to care givers: Deborah Kuns, and Marge Thomas and the Gracious Parishioners from St. Rose and St. John Parishes.

Visitation will be Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home with a wake service at 8:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Gerard Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 with Father David M. Ross officiating.

Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.

Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Gerard's Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb, Lima, OH 45801.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com