Robert C. "Bob" Garver

Robert C. “Bob” Garver, age 84, of Westerville, Ohio, passed on to glory on March 24, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1937, in Massillon, Ohio the son of Lloyd and Layonette (Monbarren) Garver. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Massillon Washington High School and in 1959 he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Case Institute of Technology. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Bob had been employed with the Hoover Company, Republic Steel, Century Home Restoration for Rentals, Steel Ceilings Inc. and served as Vice President of Massillon Educational Loan Foundation for over 40 years. He also volunteered for over ten years at St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Bob was a member of the Genoa Church in Westerville. More importantly, Bob was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy (Hartman) Garver; a daughter, Diahann (John) Dahman; three grandchildren, Christopher, Claire and Cate. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his son Jonathan Garver (1983). A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon, where friends may call one hour prior. Rev. Al Yudt will be officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to Genoa Church in Westerville. The Paquelet Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert C. “Bob” Garver.