Robert Waltmire, Jr
January 19, 1964 — January 17, 2015
VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Robert D. Waltmire, Jr., 50, of Van Wert, went home to be with his heavenly Father at 12:12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
He was born Jan. 19, 1964, in Van Wert, to Johnette (Dempsey) Waltmire who survives of Van Wert, and the late Robert Waltmire, Sr.
Other survivors include one child: Justin (Abigail) McBurnie of Indianapolis, Indiana; brother: Randall (Sherri) Waltmire of Coldwater, Ohio; two grandchildren: Kalee and McKenna McBurnie. He is also survived by the love of his life, Laurie Beaverson, who survives of Van Wert; six stepchildren: Natasha (Jeremy) Roberson, Andrew (Jenna) Beaverson, Michelle Stripe, Adam Stripe, Chad Stripe, Noah Collins and Alexis Dunlap; three stepgrandchildren: Jacoby Roberson, Jax Roberson, and Makenna Beaverson, and best friend - his cockatoo Sonny.
He worked at Eaton Corporation, Van Wert, for 20 years. He was a 1982 graduate of Van Wert High School, a member of American Legion Post 178 of Van Wert, the Legion Riders of Van Wert and Cruiser Club Chapter 06 of Van Wert.
A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date.