Robert D. Summers
June 5 1929 - May 27 2006
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Tuesday May 30th 2006 2-4 and 6-8 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Robert Dean "Curley" Summers, age 76, passed away on Saturday, May 27th, 2006 at Kobacker House. Born June 5, 1929 in Fayette County. A 1947 Graduate of Washington Court House High School he was a sports announcer for WBEX Radio in Chillicothe; coached grade school basketball and track at St. Peter's Chillicothe,Trinity/St. Chrisopher's Columbus. Bob dedicated many, many years to the Knights of Columbus in which he held the following offices; Grand Knight of Council 1071 Chillicothe,and many years as Ohio State Squires Chairman. He was awarded Council Knight of the Year in 1959, 1972, 1976, Columbus Chapter Knight of the Year in 1988 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. Member of Columbian Martyrs Assembly and St. Joseph Council, Plain City. Retired from American Electric Power after 30 years. He is preceded in death by son Daniel and grandson Arlington Miller. Survived by loving wife of 53 years, Patty (Pinnix); sons David (Charlyn), Douglas; daughters Cindy Miller of Bascom, OH, Mary (Howard) Geiss; and Jackie (Jack) McQuade; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild, brother Woodrow Summers and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call TUESDAY, May 30th, 2006 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM with a Prayer Service at 3:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM on WEDNESDAY, May 31st, 2006 at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio Msgr. John K. Cody and Rev.Fr. Richard Snoke, Concelebrants. THOSE ATTENDING THE FUNERAL MASS ARE TO MEET AT THE CHURCH. Private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Robert to the St. Christopher Lighting Fund,1420 Grandview Avenue,Columbus Ohio 43212 or St. Vincent de Paul Society (St. Lawrence Haven) 197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Robert D. Summers
From : Joe Osborne
To : David & Charlyn Summers
Date: May 29th 2006
David & Charlyn and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I just lost my mom a month ago. I understand how it is. Just take one day at a time. Just keep up a good spirit. Remember all those good times of your father. It will gain a good healing process in near future. Again, If you guys need anything, Do not hestitate to ask away. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there....
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To : Pat and family
Date: May 29th 2006
From : Diane and
To : Pat and family
Date: May 29th 2006
From : Roland and Diane Barnes
To : Pat and family
Date: May 29th 2006
We share your grief. We will always remember the many evenings spent at White Castle. Bob was a very special person
love and Sympathy,
Roland and Diane
From : Julie Donahue
To : Pat and Doug
Date: May 30th 2006
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was a special person to my mom (Jackie) before she passed away in 1985. He gave me a poem on my wedding day about her that I treasure to this day. You are in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. Take care, Julie
From : Cheryl (Pinnix)Newton
To : Patty and family
Date: May 30th 2006
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Fr. Mike Reis
To : Pat Summer
Date: May 30th 2006
Pat:
Will keep family in prayer.
Fr. Mike - Pastor, St. Leonard, Heath, OH
From : Patty
To : Jackie and family
Date: June 1st 2006
Jackie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish I would have found out sooner so that I could have come in person to show my respect. I hope the family is coping well and God Bless you all. Take care. Love Patty (Hamilton).