He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; children, Stephen (Christina) Knapp, Susan (Bradley) Boyd; grandchildren, Gregory, Ronald, and Melissa Knapp; Allison, Amy, and Megan Boyd.
Bob was an Aerospace Engineer at WPAFB for 40 years. He received a BS from Purdue University, and Masters Degrees from University of Michigan and Indiana University. Bob’s passions were his family, his love of fishing and model railroading. He was patient and caring to everyone.
Friends may call at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave. on Friday, June 12 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life will follow immediately beginning at 11:00 am. Pastor Stephan Becker officiating, Joseph Beal, Soloist.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420; Ronald McDonald House Charities Dayton, 555 Valley St., Dayton, OH 45404; The USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington DC 20077. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com