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Robert George Quay, 84, formerly of Belle Center and most recently of West Liberty, passed away peacefully Friday evening, Jan. 11, 2019, at Green Hills Care Center, West Liberty.
Bob was born in Bellefontaine on Aug. 28, 1934, to the late Ralph Otto and Margaret Emlen George Quay. He married the former Janice M. Johnston on June 5, 1955, in the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church, and she preceded him in death March 11, 2018.
Bob was also preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Brunner; a grandson, Matthew Wolf; sisters and their spouses, Daisy and Ed Kindell and Penny and Stu Adam; and brothers-in-law, Bernie Sutterfield and Tom McNutt.
Bob is survived by his children, Debbie (Paul) Claassen of Bellefontaine and Doug (Julie) Quay of Rushsylvania; son-in-law, David Brunner of Belle Center; nine grandchildren, Sarah (Larry) Stirling, Josh (Maggie) Wolf, Natalie Claassen, Jenae (Dustin) Brewer, Alicia (Cliff) Pickering, Brian (Shannon) Quay and Devyn, Drake, and Denay Brunner; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Paul (Clara) Quay of Belle Center; sisters, Rose Gunckel of Verona and Kris Sutterfield of Bellefontaine; sisters-in-law, Joan McNutt of Hilliard and Jean (Dave) Rose of Belle Center; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A 1952 graduate of Belle Center High School, Bob received his bachelor of arts degree from Ohio Northern University and master of science degree from Wright State University. He taught middle school math and science at Indian Lake, Belle Center, and ultimately Benjamin Logan school systems. Bob and his wife Janice were integral in starting the eighth-grade trips to Washington, D.C. He was a member of the former Belle Center Masonic Lodge and later the Bellefontaine Lodge. As a member of the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church, Bob was an elder, deacon, custodian, Sunday School superintendent and choir member. He also spent many years farming, raising cattle, chickens, pigs and sheep. Bob enjoyed collecting Wheaties memorabilia, Tumble Ups, and banks. He loved spending time with his family and will be forever remembered as a playful grandpa.
Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church, 202 Walnut St., Belle Center, where Pastor Lynn Bova officiates a funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, following calling that begins at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Logan County Cancer Society, c/o Mary Rutan Foundation, 205 Palmer Ave.,Bellefontaine, OH 43311; and to the Belle Center United Presbyterian Church, 202 Walnut St., Belle Center, OH 43310.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Belle Center.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.