Robert L. Temple

Robert L Temple, age 79, was born June 28, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio. After a valiant summer he passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Columbus, with his family at his side. He is preceded in death by son John; parents Howard and Florence Temple; and brother, Charlie. He leaves to celebrate a lifetime of memories and great stories his wife of 52 years, Genny (Welker) Temple, Grove City; daughter Robin (David) Hepler; and his cherished grandchildren Lauren and Collin Hepler, all of Bexley; twin brother Ronald (Nancy) Temple of Dublin; sister Ruth Joy (Mac) Sallee of Columbus; sisters-in-law Margie (Dar) Port and Mary Welker, both of Columbus; and dozens and dozens of nieces, nephews and great, great nieces and nephews for whom he was Uncle Bob. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Captain (ret.) Franklin Twp. Fire Dept. and owner of R.L.Temple Painting Co. Bob was a 50-year member of Westgate Masonic Lodge #623. He loved the outdoors, time in his deer stand and swimming and bowling with his long-time teammates. Most of all, he treasured time with family and friends. Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2010 at Schoedinger Grove City Chapel, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123; where a celebration of Bob's life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2010. Rev. Kent Hollis officiating. A special thanks to the many medical professionals who cared for Bob and the whole family this summer. Those who wish may make contributions in Bob's name to the James Cancer Hospital, 300 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, 43210.Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences and share memories.