Robert Michael Cole

Robert "Mike" Cole, 77, of Columbus, passed away at his home on December 18, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Mike was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from Continental Baking Co. as the district sales manager of Wonder Bread in the Columbus, Ohio market for 38 years. A devoted father of his daughter, Terri Lynn Banks and his son, Michael Joseph "Joe" Cole. The greatest joy in his life is the time he spent with his three grandsons, Derick Smith, Cameron Cole, and Carson Cole.

He is also survived by his special companion, Judy (Stuzzo) Cole. Proceeded in death by his parents Robert Kendall and Anna (Reeder) Cole. Survived by his brother Larry (Kathy) Cole.

He attended Lincoln McKinley High School where he played football and baseball. He was an AVID OSU Buckeye fan. The one thing he looked forward to was his annual Golf Trip to Florida with his many friends. His friends, although too many to mention, meant so much to him. All the stories and laughs he shared with them over the years is what kept him going until he passed. He lived life to its fullest and wouldn't change one day of his life for anyone!

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Newcomer NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231, from 1-3 p.m., with a Veterans Tribute at 3 p.m.