Robert E. Kirby

Robert E. Kirby, 87, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022 at his home.

Robert was born March 27, 1935, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to the now late Sanford E. and Roxie (Lowe) Kirby. He married Beverly Jacqueline (Hodges) on April 6, 1954 in Tiffin, and she survives.

Robert is survived by his children, Scott (Kim) Kirby, Vickie (Tom) Heck of Tiffin, Steve Kirby, Gary (Roya) Kirby of Arizona and Kimberly (Chris) Johnson of Tiffin, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and a brother, Wayne Kirby of Tiffin.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ronnie and Lloyd Kirby, two sisters, Darlene Kirby and Shirley JoAnn Steven.

Robert graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School in 1954. Robert worked at American Standard of Tiffin, and Basic Corporation located in Bettsville. Robert loved hunting, making golf clubs and playing golf with many years of league champion at Clinton Heights Golf Course.

Funeral services for Robert will be at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin with Rev. Karsten Snitker officiating. Visitation for family and friends will also be held on Friday, from 10:00 a.m., until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services on Friday at Fairmont cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.

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