ARCHBOLD WEATHER

Robert B. Parnell, Jr.





Robert B. Parnell, Jr., age 60, of Archbold, passed away Tuesday evening, June 30, 2009, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.

Bob’s career started in Patrol and Investigation in Detroit, Mich. In 1974 he relocated to Archbold, and along with his father started Associated Patrol & Investigation. He drove heavy equipment for Mil-Co in Archbold and worked for Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for over 20 years.

Robert was born in Grand Rapids, Mich. on April 12, 1949, the son of the late Robert B. and Barbara (Gold) Parnell, Sr. On July 10, 1976 he married Linda (Schroeder), and she survives.

He attended St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Archbold.

Bob was also a member of Ironwood Golf Course in Wauseon.

Surviving besides his wife, Linda, is one son, Todd (Melissa) Parnell and granddaughter, Taylor; daughter, Michelle (Chad) Short and grandsons Coltin, Cale, and Casen, all of Archbold; and one sister, Patricia (Alan) Garter of Grand Haven, Mich.

Preceding him in death were his parents and stepmother, Alice.

“Bob had a zest for life, and his passions were his family, friends and golf. If you had the privilege of knowing him, you had a friend for life.”

Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Paul Reichert, officiating. Interment was in the Archbold Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to NWO Kidney Foundation, 3100 W. Central Ave., Ste. 250, Toledo, OH 43606; CHWC Hospital Hospice, 619 W. High St., Bryan, OH 43506; or Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisi erfh.com.

Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with arrangements.


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