Robert Park Shoe, 76, of DeGraff, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Green Hills Center in West Liberty, Ohio. He was born on September 9, 1944, a son of the late Raymond Park and Mildred (Byler) Shoe.
On Dec. 4, 1965, Robert married the former Mary Ann Strasser in Logansville, Ohio and she preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 2019.
Robert is survived by his three children, Becky (Gloyd) Shaw of Bellefontaine, Roberta (Darrell) Porter and Mark Shoe, both of DeGraff; four grandchildren, Christina Porter, Nathan Shaw, Zachary (Anna) Shaw, and Michaela Shaw; three brothers, Donald (Bobbi) Shoe of Belleville, Illinois, John (Ruth) Shoe and Jim (Nancy) Shoe, both of DeGraff; and many nieces and nephews.
A lifelong farmer, Robert loved working on his farm and gardening. He considered himself a “redneck engineer” who enjoyed tinkering and fixing things.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to everyone for their prayers and to the staff of Green Hills for the excellent care they provided to Robert.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes Street, DeGraff, where Pastor Paul Kirkpatrick will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Greenwood-Union Cemetery in DeGraff, Ohio at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Green Hills Care Center, 6557 U.S. 68 South, West Liberty, Ohio 43357, or Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital, 500 S. Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081.