Robert High

Robert Eugene High, 77, of Tomlison Road, Rockford, Ohio passed away at 3:18 PM Friday, October 25, 2013 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1936 to F. Lloyd and Mary (Williams) High in Mercer County, Ohio. On June 14, 1958, he married Barbara Fulton and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage.

Bob was a 1954 graduate of Rockford High School. He then graduated from Ohio State University in 1958 with a degree in Agriculture Education. After college, he enlisted in the Army for two years and was stationed with the Armored Division in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Bob then, along with Barb, ran their dairy farm which raised Highlun's Guernsey cattle. He finished his working career by working for the Johnson Farm in Mendon for over 20 years.

Bob was very active in many organizations, including: Mercer County Guernsey Association; Ohio Dairyman's Association; Mercer Soil and Water Conservation; Mercer County Farm Bureau; Spencerville Young Farmer's Association; Ohio Young Farmer's Association; Mendon Lions Club; Mendon United Methodist Church; Van Wert and St. Mary's Amateur Radio Clubs.

Bob also had many interests outside of farming. He and Barb enjoyed traveling around the United States as well as many international spots. He enjoyed photography. He truly enjoyed his Amateur Radio equipment, his call letters being: KA8IAF. Mostly, Bob will be remembered for his willingness to play his keyboard to many of the surrounding nursing homes over the many years.

He is survived by his wife Barb, who continues to live in their home north of Mendon. Bob is also survived by nephews and nieces: James and Rosar Bollenbacher; Tim and Beth Post of California; Dennis and Susan Potter, Mark and Laya Post of Michigan; Jackie Bollenbacher and Tom Franklin of Arizona. Three sisters: Margaret Post, Vera Jean Holscher, and Dorothy Bollenbacher preceded Bob in death.

Funeral services will be held at the Mendon United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Reverend Don Clinger will be officiating. Friends may call at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, on Tuesday, 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Friends may also call 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will follow at the Tomlinson Cemetery, Rockford, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Parkway High School Band Boosters in honor of Robert E. High.