Robert Hobkirk

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Wednesday, May 9th, 2018

Robert Hobkirk

Robert L. Hobkirk, 76, of Ft. Jennings died 11:43 p.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born October 6, 1941 in Osage, Iowa. On May 8, 1998 he married Jeannie Mathew, and she survives in Ft. Jennings.

Also surviving are four children: Lisa (Kirk) Emerson, Mike (Suzie) Hobkirk, LaVonne (Pat) Wolfe, and Mark Hobkirk, all of Iowa and stepson T.J. Mathew of Fresno, California; one brother: Don (Eunice) Hobkirk of Gainsville, TX, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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