Robert "Bob" Eshleman, 53, St. Marys, died at 6:02 p.m. April 3, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born May 4, 1959, in St. Marys to Stanferd and Marilyn Kohnen Eshleman. His father survives in Minster; his mother is deceased.

Surviving are his wife, Goldie Vining of St. Marys; two daughters, Amanda (Scott) Hayes of Wapakoneta and Ashlei Vining of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Katelyn and Scotty Hayes and Brooklyn McEldowney; two brothers, Gary Eshleman of Minster and Mike Eshleman of Nw Knoxville; a sister, Carol Eshleman of Russia; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Vining of New Bremen, Tam (Dave) Kanorr of New Knoxville and Janet Baker of Fort Wayne, Ind.; as well as nieces and nephews.

He graduated in 1978 from Minster High School and worked as a production associate for Westaff Employment Agency.

His favorite pastimes included fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.

Rites are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.