Robert 'Bob' E. Netzly

Robert Bob Netzly, age 83, passed away Feb. 2, 2006 at Altercare of Navarre after a long, tiring struggle with Alzheimer's Disease and cancer. Bob was born April 18, 1922 to loving parents Charles and Lillie Netzly and grew up in the Crossroads and Stanwood area. He was a graduate of the 1940 class of Navarre High School and Massillon Business College. His first employment was with Tyson Roller Bearing. He was then called into military service, serving in the European Theater of War in the 42nd Rainbow Division. His main employer during his working years was Spring Electric Co. in Canton where he worked as an electrician for 36 years, retiring in 1987. While a senior in high school he met his future wife, Bettie Hanna, at Studer's Skating Rink and they were married in 1944 while Bob was stationed in Oklahoma. During his lifetime, Bob was very active in Perry Heights Community serving on the Perry School Board for 16 years. Serving God and his church were also important, and Bob put these beliefs into practice by teaching Sunday School and serving on various church committees at Trinity United Methodist Church in Perry Heights. Bob's interest centered around his home and family. Watching sports, traveling, playing cards and eating ice cream were fun things that Bob liked to do. He was a loving husband to his wife Bettie, a wonderful father to his three daughters and sons-in-law, Tonda and Ron Clay, Tara and Carlo Soliz, and Tela and Larry Laps. Bob was a devoted grandpa to Addie, Ryan and Trevor Lehrke, Callie Soliz, Brandon and Corey Clay, and Justin and Elaine Laps, and Lindsay Laps. Bob was close to his brother Howard Netzly and his wife Betty Lou of Orrville, sister-in-law Joan Netzly of Delta and several nieces and a nephew. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and brother Paul Netzly of Delta, Ohio. A bouquet of thanks to the nurses and aides at Altercare, who are truly angels in blue and white. Funeral services celebrating Bob's life will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. Calling hours will be Saturday one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place at East Union Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Lakeside Association, Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, Oh 43440 in Bob's memory. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Bob has been through the night but his time for joy has come. Arnold-Lynch A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com