Robert Arnold Harbaum

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a dedicated Boy Scout leader and a skilled woodworker. Bob had a deep love for horses. He retired from AK Steel after over 30 years of service. Bob proudly served in the Air Force Reserves. He was also a committed member of the Trenton Mennonite Church, where he served as a deacon, trustee, Sunday school teacher, and cemetery sexton.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rebecca Harbaum; children, Rob (Michelle) Harbaum, Amy Renee Harbaum, Doug (Amy Irene) Harbaum, Kim (Chad) Teets; grandchildren, Allie (Sam) Tendam, Emily Harbaum, Ashley (Ethan) Hawkins, Natalie (Thomas) Iannarelli, Aiden Harbaum; great-grandchildren, Adalyn Tendam, baby Iannarelli; and other loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, OH 45044. A Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jason Pauley officiating. Burial will be at Trenton Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. https://www.habitatcincinnati.org/donate

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