In Memory Of
Robert F Valentine
1927
2023
Robert F Valentine
January 24, 1927 — November 21, 2023
Robert Valentine, age 96, passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 24, 1927, to Raymond Valentine and Vera Daugherty Valentine. He is survived by his sister, Marian Valentine Edwards of Gahanna, his son, Mark (Candy) Valentine of Grove City, daughter Janet (John) Pander of Douglasville, GA, stepchildren, Lynn L. Miller of Grove City, and Dr. Michael (Colleen) Miller of Little Rock, AR, grandchildren Greg Valentine, Jeff (Kelley) Valentine, Ashley (Bill) Wilson, Amanda Parsons, Brian (Dr. Elizabeth) Parsons, Chris (Kristi) Parsons, Che Shaw, step=grandchildren Michael Miller and Rev. Michalene (Ernest) Miller-Perez, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Heery Valentine, brother Richard Louis Valentine, and great-grandson Cameron Shaw. His wife, Betty Preston Miller Valentine followed him in death two days after he passed.
Bob graduated from North High School in 1945 and quickly joined the Army, serving in WWII and the Army of Occupation of Germany for two and a half years. After discharge, he attended The Ohio State University, graduating in 1951 with an accounting degree. He worked as an accountant for RCA in Cincinnati and Circleville for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He and Betty married in 1988 and enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and numerous countries throughout the world. Bob was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Reds, Bengals, and especially Ohio State football. His love for OSU football started in 1939 as a Boy Scout usher in "The Shoe". He enjoyed music of all kinds, especially "Big Band" music. Bob and Betty were members of the reunion committees for both North High School and Ohio State. Bob loved his family and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be 2pm-4pm on Sunday December 17 and an hour before the 10am memorial service on Monday, December 18, Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to WOSU of The Ohio State University, 1800 N. Pearl St, Columbus 43201,
Bob graduated from North High School in 1945 and quickly joined the Army, serving in WWII and the Army of Occupation of Germany for two and a half years. After discharge, he attended The Ohio State University, graduating in 1951 with an accounting degree. He worked as an accountant for RCA in Cincinnati and Circleville for 35 years, retiring in 1987. He and Betty married in 1988 and enjoyed traveling to all 50 states and numerous countries throughout the world. Bob was an avid sports fan, rooting for the Reds, Bengals, and especially Ohio State football. His love for OSU football started in 1939 as a Boy Scout usher in "The Shoe". He enjoyed music of all kinds, especially "Big Band" music. Bob and Betty were members of the reunion committees for both North High School and Ohio State. Bob loved his family and will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Visitation will be 2pm-4pm on Sunday December 17 and an hour before the 10am memorial service on Monday, December 18, Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to WOSU of The Ohio State University, 1800 N. Pearl St, Columbus 43201,
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, December 17, 2023
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Bethel Lutheran Church
Memorial Service
Monday, December 18, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Bethel Lutheran Church
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