Robert L. Righter

Robert L. Righter, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020. He was born in Akron on December 11, 1939.  Bob was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from Roadway Express as a truck driver after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters and was a ham radio operator. Preceded in death by his wife, Margarete; daughter, Lorain Long; grandson, Shawn Long and great-grandson, Tripp Strube. Bob is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Strube and Kathryn King; stepchildren, Bobby, Patty and Karen; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue, Betty Ann and Deborah; along with other relatives and friends. Bob’s funeral service will be held Saturday, August 29th at 2 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton with Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Visitation 1 p.m. until time of service.  Burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Due to current circumstances masks are recommended and social distancing will be observed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Barberton First Baptist Church, 254 Sixth Street, N.W., Barberton, Ohio 44203.

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