Robert Howard Peddicord, 92, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Elmwood Assisted Living at The Shawhan in Tiffin, OH. He was born September 26, 1922 in Oak Park, IL, the son of Lloyd E. and Lura M. (Young) Peddicord. He was a 1940 Graduate of Green Springs High School.
Bob served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from October 5, 1942 until October 4, 1945 and was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Honorable Discharge Button and Honorable Service Button.
Bob married Dawn Lowe on June 21, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA and she preceded him in death on June 7, 2005. He worked in the electrical construction trade with the IBEW Local #8 Toledo and retired after forty-one years of service. He was a member of the Green Springs American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, hunting pheasants and rabbits. He loved the outdoors, cutting wood and geography. He was also an avid Detroit Tigers Fan.
Bob is survived by his children, Ned (Cheri) Peddicord, Willard, OH and Nan (Jerry) Purvis, Tiffin, OH; grandchildren, Alisa Weiss and Lori Wiers both of Willard and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dawn; siblings, Lloyd Peddicord, Jr., and Virginia Hughes.
Memorials: Wyandot County Humane Society, Seneca County Humane Society or Donor’s Choice.
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Juanita, Dave and Connie
To Bob’s Family,
You all have our deepest sympathy ! Mom enjoyed having Bob as her neighbor at Elmwood for these last 3 years……..They had a lot of good memories from the CLASS Of 1940 from Green Springs High School …..I know Mom will miss seeing and talking to Bob, but we are so glad they got to spend these last few years joking and laughing about the good times ! God Bless you all !!
Frank Dariano
My condolences to Bob’s family. I worked with Bob at Sabroske Electric for several years & was inspired by his work ethic.
Rob McCleery
To Bob’s Family:
I just recently found out about Bob’s passing. I’m very sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob as a apprentice in 1984 at the Turnpike Plaza for Advantage Electric. I never forgot about him.
Bob was a good man, underneath that gruff exterior. He taught me how to be a tradesman and take pride in my work. After 30+ years in the trade, I’ve become an old electrician, just as he was back then.
We would go ’round and ’round about who was better back in the day: Michigan or Ohio State. He was a big time OSU fan and I had season tickets to U of M. One time he wrote “GO BUCKS!” on my lunch pail as a prank. I told him I’d get him back, and I did! The Friday before the Big Game I hung a cardboard sign on the back of his pickup that said “M GO BLUE”.
That Monday he said, “You got me a good one, kid! I couldn’t figure why people we’re honking their horns and flipping me off til the next morning, when I found your sign!”
I still tell people that story.
Again, my condolences.
Rob McCleery
IBEW Local #8
UAW Local #245