Robert “Bob” G. Flach, 79, of Lakeview, OH, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
Robert was born on May 30, 1942, in Marion, OH, a son of the late Herman Edward and Donna Mae Seiter Flach. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Susie Travis and Deanna Beightler.
Bob married Elizabeth Ann McComas on June 14, 1999, in Clintwood, VA, and she survives. He is also survived by nine children, Bev (Don) Wasserbeck of Richwood, OH, Kim (Greg) Mathys of Marysville, OH, Todd (Amanda) Flach of Caledonia, OH, Stacey (Darin) Flach-Moore of Richwood, Nikki (Ken) Marvin of Richwood, Amy (Scott) Flach of Richwood, Nate (Emilee) Fillinger of Forest, OH, Josh (Shelby) Stevens of West Mansfield, OH, and Kyla (Micah) Fitzgerald of Eminece, KY, 31 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, two siblings, Jay (Jackie) Flach of Columbus, IN, and Jan (Brad) Gentzler of Marysville, and a brother-in-law, Terry Beightler of Forest.
Bob was a 1960 graduate of Green Camp High School where he excelled at athletics. He worked in construction all of his life and retired from Central Ohio Builders. Bob was a member of Carpenters Union Local 976 in Marion, OH, Indian Lake FOE Aeries #3615, and Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports. Bob was an avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. His favorite pastime was hanging out with his buddies at the Eagles.
Per Bob’s wishes, no services are planned but a celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the Donna M. Flach Scholarship c/o Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State St., Marion, OH 43302.
Services are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.