Robert A. "Bobby" Wirtanen, 52, beloved son of John and Patricia, devoted brother of John (1963-1986), loving father of Julia and John, former husband of Janet Wirtanen (nee-Tomaric). Bobby was a graduate of St. Edward High School and Bowling Green State University and was a successful career agent for the Nationwide Insurance Company for 28 years. He loved sharing his optimism and dreams, and his love of music, food and laughter with everyone he met. He had a heart of gold and was a generous giving soul. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be Sunday October 23, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Quaker Steak and Lube (formerly McGarvey's) 5150 Liberty Avenue, Vermilion. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to an education fund for Julia and John at http://www.gofundme.com/wirtanen, or to any Chase Bank location, or may be mailed to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. 44035. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com