Robert was born in 1904. He was a 1922 graduate of North Fairfield High School and held several jobs during his lifetime.
He was a switchboard operator for the phone company, repair and and engineer for the electric interurban lines from Norwalk to Shelby. He worked in road construction for ten years then moved to Greenwich and began a dairy farm. After several years, he sold the dairy and began working for the Greenwich Police Department where he was chief for 12 years. He was also a member of the Greenwich Fire Department for 37 years where he retired as fire chief. He also worked for a time for the Highway Patrol as a dispatcher.
Bob served as chairman of the Greenwich Park Board, was an avid hunter and helped the local Boy Scouts. He also coached a local baseball team called the Greenwich Warriors for several seasons.
He passed away in 2001.
Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio.
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