Robert "Bob" Luther Orwig Sr.
May 1, 1937 — July 14, 2024
Robert "Bob" Luther Orwig, Sr., 87, of Lancaster, Ohio passed away Sunday July 14th, 2024 at Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care.
He was born May 1st, 1937 in Zanesville son of the late Herbert and Ina Orwig. He proudly served his country while serving in the Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Orwig of Lancaster; sons, Robert (Tammy) Orwig, Jr. of Zanesville and Rick (Carol) Orwig of Philo; daughter, Rebecca Kessler of Zanesville; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Orwig, brothers, Paul Orwig, Carlos "Carl" Orwig and William "Bill" Orwig.
There will be no showing or funeral, cremation is being handled by the Morgan Funeral Home in Bremen. A memorial service will be held at the Harrison Twp. EMS building, 300 3rd St, Philo, on Friday July 19th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.. All are welcome to attend to celebrate the life of Bob Orwig or Cobb as his CB family knew him.
He was born May 1st, 1937 in Zanesville son of the late Herbert and Ina Orwig. He proudly served his country while serving in the Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Orwig of Lancaster; sons, Robert (Tammy) Orwig, Jr. of Zanesville and Rick (Carol) Orwig of Philo; daughter, Rebecca Kessler of Zanesville; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Orwig, brothers, Paul Orwig, Carlos "Carl" Orwig and William "Bill" Orwig.
There will be no showing or funeral, cremation is being handled by the Morgan Funeral Home in Bremen. A memorial service will be held at the Harrison Twp. EMS building, 300 3rd St, Philo, on Friday July 19th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.. All are welcome to attend to celebrate the life of Bob Orwig or Cobb as his CB family knew him.
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