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Robert "Bob" Keith
Stapleton
Robert "Bob" Keith Stapleton, 98, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.
Bob was born on March 3, 1921, in Darke County, Ohio to the late
Kenneth and Rena (Flatter) Stapleton.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy
Stapleton in 2008; his son-in-law, Lester Lutz; and his step-grandson,
Marcus Lutz.
Bob was a life-long resident of Darke County. He enjoyed tending to his
crops on his family farm. From tomatoes, pumpkins, sweet corn, and
soybeans, Bob was proud to be a farmer. Bob also served his country
honorably in the United States Coast Guard.
Bob is survived by his children, Nancy Spotts Lutz of Gettysburg, Ohio,
Linda Price, and her husband Michael, of Albion, Indiana, and Larry
Stapleton of New Madison; his grandchildren, Victoria Castero and her
husband Rod, Richard Price and his wife Theresa, Robert Stapleton and
his wife Jessica, and Angie Stapleton; his great grandchildren, Tony,
Mitchell, Kody, Cooper, Carsen, Camden, Waylen, Wyatt, Grayson, and
Theryn; his great-great grandson Thespius; and his very special friend,
Betty Thomas.
A Celebration of Bob's life, with full military honors conducted by the
Greenville Honor Guard, will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November
19, 2019, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville campus, with Rev. Eric
Fee officiating. Burial will follow in Palestine Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Bob's family on Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until the
time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Darke
County, P.O. Box 781, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or the Darke County Humane
Society, 7053 N State Route 49, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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