H. Robert (Bob) Holzapfel

H. Robert "Bob" Holzapfel, 88, of New Paris, Ohio died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Greenbrier Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. Born on July 17, 1922 in Richmond, IN he was the son of the late Dewey & Mabel (Koehring) Holzapfel. Bob was a W.W. II Army Air Corps veteran and had worked at the Palladium Item Newspaper in Richmond, IN for 31 years as a Photo Engraver. He loved to paint and was an artist his whole life and he won many awards for his unique paintings. Preceded in death by his wife Marilyn Rose (Burtch) Holzapfel in 2008; three Brothers: Reid Holzapfel, Keith Holzapfel and Duane Holzapfel.

Survivors include Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Tammy & Mike Lipps of New Paris, OH and Lisa & Dan Notary of Modesto, CA; Son & Daughter-In-Law: James Robert & Pat Holzapfel of Atlanta, GA. Grandchildren: Nichole Lipps, Michael Lipps, Shawn Notary, Sarah Notary, Matthew Notary and Kristen Notary and Amanda Linn; Three Great Grandchildren; Sister: Marilyn (Turner) Holzapfel.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH with Pastor Stan VanAusdal officiating. Interment will be in Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, OH with military honors by the Preble County Honor Guard. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton 324 Wilmington Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420. A special thank-you to the staff at Greenbriar Nursing Center for their wonderful care given to Bob for the last 5 years and to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com