Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Robert E. Seaman

Robert E. Bob Seaman, age 72, of Shelby, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Shelby Pointe.

He was born April 23, 1938 in Shiloh, the son of the late Harry A. and Anna Marie (Bloom) Seaman. Bob was a 1958 graduate of Shiloh High School and an Army Veteran serving from 1961-1963. He was employed for twenty years at Commercial Motor Freight in Mansfield and from 1981-2000 was employed by The Ohio Department Of Transportation District 3. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Shelby, Fraternal Order Of Eagles, American Legion Post 326, AARP, Lifetime member of VFW Post 291. Bob enjoyed auctions, gardening & landscaping, and fishing.

Bob is survived by his daughter: Marla S. (Gary) Thomas of Shelby; 4 grandchildren: Rachel Mitchell of Lucas, Ashley (Brandon) Warrick of Ontario, Natalie Williams of Shelby, Collin Williams of Shelby; a great grandson: Alexander Mitchell; 2 brothers: Harry (Diana) Seaman of Crestline, David (Debbie) Seaman of Shiloh; 3 sisters: Helen (John) Niver of Grove City, Lois Hawkins of Shiloh, Linda Gregory of Shiloh. He was preceded in death by his wife: Sally J. (Swanger) Seaman in 2002, a daughter: Amy Jo (Seaman) Mitchell in 1992, a grandson: Tyler Andrew Williams and an infant sister: Frances Mae Seaman.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 30, 2010, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 10:30 AM by Pastor Tom Snyder. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shiloh with military honors conducted by Richland County Joint Veteran Burial Detail. Memorial expressions may be made to Shelby Home and Public Health. To send a message to the family go to: penwellturner.com

Memories & Condolence

  1. Guest says:

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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Lori Crichton

    Date: 10-09-28

    Condolence:

    God Bless…….

    Thinking of you all.

    Lori & Family
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Jari Amburgey
    Date: 10-09-29

    Condolence:

    Marla & Family…I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, let me know.
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Dr. Krishnamurthi & Staff

    Date: 10-09-29

    Condolence:

    So sorry to hear of Mr. Seaman’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Cathy & Larry Paxton

    Date: 10-09-29

    Condolence:

    Marla & family,

    We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Larry & Cathy
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Inez Armstrong
    Date: 10-09-29
    Time: 11:04:24 -0400

    Condolence:

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Robert, he will be missed very much. He was always so nice & friendly to everyone that he met, and tried to help anyone that was in need of anything. He always informed me when someone that we had went to school with was sick or had passed on. God be with all of you. Inez & Family
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Ann Cooper

    Date: 10-09-29

    Condolence:

    Dear Marla & Family,

    I am so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know what its like to lose your dad so I do know what you are going through.
    Ann Cooper
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Chuck and Nancy Bell

    Date: 10-09-29

    Condolence:

    Sorry to hear about Bob. You’re in our thoughs and prayers.
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Bob and Barb Valerio

    Date: 10-09-30

    Condolence:

    To Marla and Family..We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. May our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family at this time of need.
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Dennis & Marilyn Armstrong

    Date: 10-09-30

    Condolence:

    Bob will be missed. He was a great encouragement to my dad (Junior Armstrong) the past years while he was going through his troubles with a stroke. He was always willing to help in anyway he could.
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: The McBee’s

    Date: 10-09-30

    Condolence:

    Marla & Family, Sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Tammy, Brad, and kids
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: (Mary Beth Bloom) for Norman W. Bloom

    Date: 10-09-30

    Condolence:

    Bob was a good friend and a wonderful cousin. I will mss our phone conversations and keeping in touch with family through Bob. God is a God of Comfort; may He be with each one in these days of sorrow. He is also our Future Hope. You are in my prayers.
    Norman
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    Family: Robert Seaman
    Name: Judy Wolfersberger

    Date: 10-09-30

    Condolence:

    Dear family of Bob,
    I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We was a great man and I enjoyed my visits with him. He will be sadly missed.

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