IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert H.

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Wacker

August 27, 1932 – June 8, 2024

Obituary

Robert Henry Wacker 91, of Sandusky (formerly of Elyria) passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at The Ohio Veterans Home following a long illness. He was born August 27, 1932 in Monroeville, OH.  Bob was a Wellington High School graduate and proud alumnus. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Bob retired from the FAA as an air traffic controller. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria, and the American Legion Post #12. Bob enjoyed fishing, golf and woodworking.  Survivors include his step children; Marti Miller, Tami Lamothe (Bruce), Lawrence Miller (Ann Marie), and Scott Miller. Additional survivors include sisters; Lavon Venus, Betty Ann McConnell, a brother Alan Wacker (Janet), and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of thirty-six years, Arlene A. (nee: Laubenthal), his first wife of twenty-one years, Edna, his parents Herbert and Ruby (nee: Krugman) Wacker, step children; Anna Mae Krumm, Joanne Long, Michael Miller, and Glenn Miller (Jane), brothers; Elden, Russell, Leon, Paul, and Gary, sisters; Joanne Pasadyn, Alberta Sprinkle, and Audrey Scheck. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM in The Weigand Room at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave. Elyria, OH 44035 where Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM in St. Mary Church immediately following visitation. The Reverend Father Allan R. Laubenthal, Bob's brother-in-law, will be the Celebrant, The Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick, Pastor, will concelebrate. Graveside services 2:00 PM Thursday June 13, 2024 at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria where V.F.W. Post #1079 will provide full military honors. (Please meet inside the main gate of the cemetery.) Bob requested that memorial contributions in his memory be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to St. Mary Church.  Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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