Robert E. Sarver

Robert E. Sarver, 97, of Little Torch Key, Florida, formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away September 2, 2011 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio surrounded by his family. He was born on December 4, 1913 in Perrysburg, Ohio to Grant and Beulah (Davidson) Sarver. He was married to Ruth Eckhardt. Robert attended Perrysburg High School where he participated in football. He was an avid pilot, belonging to the Flying Sarver Brothers before joining the Army and teaching flying. He enjoyed swimming and boating as well as hunting and fishing. Robert is survived by his son, Richard A. (Joyce) Sarver Sr.; grandchildren, Richard A (Laura) Sarver Jr., Tammy Sue (Todd) Roberts, Stephanie A. (Walt) Bubolatz, Robin Sue (Chip) Holst, Jane Marie Hayward, Lynda (David) Parks, Brian (Lynn) Hufford, Anita (Robert) Kolvey, and Lisa Jones; and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth, daughter, Shirley Sue, his parents, brothers, Roger, Forrest, James and infant Drexel Sarver Friends and family will be received from 9-11 A.M on Wednesday September 7, 2011in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home where funeral services will be held following the visitation at 11 A.M. Burial will follow at Fort Meigs Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30,000 River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551.