“A kind heart never loses in the end.” (Irish Proverb)
July 10, 1923 – May 4, 2017
Robert “Bob” J. O’Brien, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away peacefully on Thursday,
May 4, 2017 at Elmwood Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing In Fremont. He has left his family, friends and community a legacy of love, kindness, honesty – and always – humor.
He was born July 10, 1923 in Toledo, OH to Luke H. and Josephine (Croy) O’Brien.
He was a 1940 graduate of Toledo Central Catholic High School.
Bob served in WW2 in the Navy as a radio technician on a sub-chaser in the Atlantic Ocean. He then served in the Korean War as a Sargent in the Marines.
Bob married Mary Eleanor “Ellie” Davis on July 6, 1946 in Johnstown, PA, and she
preceded him in death on November 16, 2016. In July 2016, Bob and Ellie were able to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary together. Bob and Ellie founded O’Brien
Realty and Insurance, which they owned and operated for over fifty years; he retired in 2000.
Bob was a founding member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a member
of the VFW, American Legion, K of C 4th Degree, Elks, Eagles and Moose.
Bob is survived by his children, M.J. Maire (Jack Evans), James (Nancy) O’Brien
both of Fremont, OH, John (Julie) O’Brien, Milwaukee, WI and Kathleen (Henry)
Fukui, St. Paul, MN; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Bob’s wishes were for cremation and requested private services.
Memorials can be made in Bob’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Hospitals for
Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
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With Deepest Sympathy to the Robert O’Brien Family
In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
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Edward, Sandra and Donald L. Schultz
Jean MAIRE
We love you, Dad. We will miss you. It is one of our greatest fortunes in life to have had you as our father. Thank you!
jim banks
Jim& Nancy, Sorry to see Bob died, our loved ones may leave our sight but not our hearts. A kind heart is so true of Bob, he had a way of looking at both sides of an issue but talked most of the positive. I learned a lot about work and fun your dad and still wear the irish leprechaun he gave to me on St. Pattys day. God bless, Jim&Carole Banks
Teri Valentine
Jim, Nancy, and family
Your family has been a very long and dear friend to our whole family. I still have the shamrock that Jim put on my wedding dress the day I got married.
All our family is thinking of you all and remember the good times we shared together.
Ron & Teri Valentine (Price)
Kristin Kohl and Jack Evans
With deepest condolences to Jean, Jack and family. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, and sending hugs your way. With Love ~ JB Evans & Kristin Kohl