Robert M. "Rob" Walker, 39, of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 1, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born July 11, 1975 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Rob was employed at Quality Blow Molding Inc. in Elyria as a machinist and enjoyed working on cars. Survivors include his mother, Bobbi Wrataric of Linesville, PA.; father, Harry Walker of West Salem; brother, Clay Wrataric of Linesville, PA.; maternal grandmother, Jenny Sprague of Elyria; paternal grandfather, Harry A. Walker of West Salem; many aunts, uncles and cousins; long time friends, Tammy Cottrell and Isaac Thompson. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty Jean Walker and James Sprague. All services were private. In liue of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 383475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at wwwlaubenthalmercado.com