Robert (Bob) Lakelyn Christian, Sr., age 75, formerly of Wellston, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013 at home in Swanton, Ohio. He was born January 20, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lula (Fout) Christian.
Bob grew up and attended school in Wellston. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served honorably for nine years. He later lived near Toledo, Ohio and was proprietor and operated Oaks Opening Carry-Out, which included a deli, store and gas station for many years.
He is survived by wife Kathy and his children, three daughters, one son and seven grandchildren. He is lovingly remembered by his children, their spouses and grandchildren: Debbie (Rick) Johns, son Tyler of Waynesfield, Ohio, Cindy (Les) Elton,
daughters Stephanie, Stacy and Anna of Swanton, Ohio, Robert Lakelyn (Cindy) Christian, Jr. and their three daughters and Kristina Christian (Scott) Wagner of Columbus, Ohio. Also surviving are two brothers and spouses, Paul Edward (Marlene)
Christian of Huntington, WV, Lany (Sue) Christian of Marion, Ohio, as well as four nephews and their children. Also Aunt Ada Long of Wellston, Ohio and Aunt Katie Fout, formerly of Wellston, along with cousins, nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia (Segnor) Christian and mother of Debbie, Cindy and Lakey. Also a loving grandmother, Ida (Fout) Householder and a dear uncle, Earl Fout and two sisters, Fern (Christian) Nichols and brother-in-law, Ronnie Nichols and Helen (Christian) Waulkinger and uncle Edgar Long and nephew Larry Christian.
Viewing was held Friday, February 8, 2013 in the afternoon. His wishes to be cremated were carried out under the direction of The Weigel Funeral Home, Swanton, Ohio. Anyone wishing to offer condolences can leave expressions at www.weigel.funeralhome.comswantonohio.