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CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Robert H. Harvey, Jr., died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 29, 2014, while doing one of the things he enjoyed -- working in his backyard.
Born February 7, 1922, in Tarkio, Mo., to Robert H. and Morettie Brown Harvey, he had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident since 1948. After graduating from Kansas State University, where he also played football. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a commander of a crash boat in the South Pacific. He was employed as an engineer for the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. for over 40 years, and traveled all over the world as part of his employment. He was on the Cuyahoga River Reclamation Commission and was active in other civic issues. He was a longtime member of High Street Christian Church and regularly attended luncheons at Firestone. He loved to garden, hunt and fish, and planted many trees.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Edna; his children, Patricia Lukosavich, Robert L. Harvey, Pamela Kenik, Shirley Harvey, Wendy Medley, and Robin Chimento; brother, Leonard; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received Monday, May 5, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home McGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL, 247 Stow Ave. (at 3rd. St., one block north of Portage Trail) in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Funeral service and interment will be private.
Anthony Funeral Homes, CUYAHOGA FALLS, anthonyfh.com, 330.928.1313
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V.C.
May 11, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Please know that God is your comfort and support during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
Bill Kuhn
May 5, 2014
Bob,
My brother Richard and i and the geese at the golf course will all ways be with you in mind and prayer. God bless you my friend
May 5, 2014
Dear Harvey family, I send my deepest condolences at the loss of Mr. Harvey. When in high school you were my other family and I will never forget your kindness and generosity during my high school years and even since then. With this message I am sending my love and prayers for comfort and peace. It is appropriate he died doing what he loved - working in the yard. God bless you all. Lynda Snyder
May 5, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of Mr. Harvey.
Sharon Zimmerman
May 5, 2014
Welcome home, Bob, to where the ducks are always flying and you don't have to draw for a blind.
May 5, 2014
Robin,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Adele Drugan (Johnson)
Richard & Karen Kuhn
May 4, 2014
We were so sorry and shocked of the passing of Bob. We have many fond memories that will stay with us forever. As my hunting partner of many years it will be hard to go again without thinking of the good times we had. Bob will not be forgotten as a wonderful friend and all around good person. we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
jerry pitz
May 4, 2014
I was very sorry to hear this week of mr. harvey's death. I knew him for a good thirty years and he was always nice to me. He helped me a time or two when working on my first house . and i would run into him from time to time while hanging out with bob. Sorry for your loss and God bless.
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
May 4, 2014
With deepest sympathy from our staff
God bless you and your family
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