Robert J. Kerr went home peacefully, in the arms of his Heavenly Father, on Father's Day, June 17, 2012. He fought a very courageous battle against cancer and he never gave up fighting. He touched many people's hearts along the way and he was an inspiration to all. He was born March 10, 1945 in Uniontown, PA to Anna (Johnson) Kerr and Earl Kerr. He was a graduate of Bedford High School and served in the USMC for six years. He was a long time resident of Stow, where he coached many years of Stow Youth Softball and was a member of Stow United Methodist Church. He was previously employed by Terex and retired from General Motors, Parma plant in January of 2000. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Bonita Springs, Florida where he played on a men's softball league and a shuffleboard league. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and woodworking. "Bob the builder" was a very gifted and talented man who was always willing to help his friends and family, even when he was sick. There was nothing that he couldn't fix. The love for his family and countless friends never went unnoticed and he will be dearly missed by all. Bob will be especially missed by his loving wife, Lee (Twohey), of 46 years; his daughter Barb (Ned) Robertson of New Franklin; daughter Kelly (Bryan) Gill of Norton; grandchildren Kayla and Chad Robertson and Hunter and Jaden Gill; and his wife's extended family, who was his only family. His family wishes to extend their heart-felt thanks to the staff of the Cleveland Clinic and Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center for their kindness and dedication. Upon Bob's wishes, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or VNS Hospice.
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