Robert Lynn Abel, Sr., 91, of Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born in Coshocton, Ohio, on September 13, 1924, the son of the late Albert Linne and Clarice (Radcliffe) Abel.
He graduated from Coshocton High School in 1942, and then from The Ohio State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War 11 as a meteorologist in Saipan. Bob was a lifelong resident of Coshocton, Ohio, and was employed with the Ohio Department of Transportation as a Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor for over 35 years. After his retirement from ODOT, he served four years as Coshocton County Engineer 1990-1993. He spent his entire life in public service. Bob was a member of Coshocton Elks Lodge 376, Knights of Columbus 994, American Legion Post 65, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
On October 23, 1953, he married Theresa Marie Fagan, who preceded him in death in 2004. Bob enjoyed family, cookouts, meeting friends, yard work, concrete products, and traveling with his wife throughout the United States, Canada, and Ireland. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity in Coshocton, and Padre Island, Texas. He was a true gentleman, known for his sense of humor, generosity, and love of family.
He is survived by his five children: Robert L. Abel, Jr. (the late Lynne Fowler) of Coshocton, Ohio, James Damion Abel of Leesburg, Ga. Mary (Gary) Parsons of Hummelstown, Pa. Albert Joseph Abel (Christina Wiley) of Coshocton, Ohio, and John Owen Abel (Yajaira Ortiz) of Grove City, Ohio, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren: Kelsey Renee, Karley Lynn, A. Joseph, Brian Thomas, Katie Lee, Callahan Sara, Braelynn, Haven, and one to be named, a sister-in-law, Mary Katherine Abel of Sun City, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 10:30am in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Coshocton, Ohio, officiated by Father Homer Blubaugh. Burial will follow in South Lawn Cemetery, where the Coshocton County Veterans Council will conduct graveside military rites. The family will greet friends and neighbors at Given-Dawson Funeral Home, 186 Park Ave. Coshocton, Ohio, on Monday, February 22, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:00pm on Monday at the funeral home.
For those who wish contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 805 Main St. Coshocton, Ohio, 43812.
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February 27, 2016
My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Robert. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)
February 26, 2016
Barbara Short
Lifting you all in prayer. Bob was a very kind man. He will truly be missed!
February 22, 2016
Matthew Beedy
Thoughts and prayers to the family
February 22, 2016
Aline Nys
Mary and family
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You are in my thoughts and prayers
February 22, 2016
John (and Rea) Abel
Our thoughts are with you at this time of remembrance for our lost family member. I'll always remember Bob's smile and laugh and I treasure the family get togethers we all shared.
February 22, 2016
Barbara Grover
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Barbara (Walters) and John Grover
February 22, 2016
The Grier Family
Our thoughts and prayers to the Abel Family at this time of your great loss.
February 22, 2016
JF
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 21, 2016
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1
February 21, 2016
roxanne noon harding
so sorry for your loss i met him when he was getting home care he was a very nice man that was very proud of his children my deepest sympathy
February 21, 2016
Regards from Wanda and Rob Latham
February 21, 2016
John P O'Brien III
My sympathy and prayers for you , all my cousins . God bless you all .
February 20, 2016
Abbe Donley
Mary and family,
So very sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 20, 2016
Diane Snow
My sympathy on the passing of your Dad and Grandfather.
February 20, 2016
Dana Watson
So sorry for your loss.
February 20, 2016
Kellie Eizensmits
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing, My prayers go out to The Abel family at their time of sorrow.
February 20, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Unita Rogers and family.
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