Robert J. Sowers

SYCAMORE — Robert J. Sowers, age 79, of rural Sycamore, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Seneca House, Tiffin.
He was born Nov. 16, 1940, to Glenn and Winterfred (Luman) Sowers. He married Marjorie (Lucius) Sowers Aug. 5, 1964, in Sycamore. She survives in rural Sycamore.
Also surviving are the following children, Robert G. Sowers, Tiffin; Christine (Les) Harsh, Crestline; Donna (Mark) Lambert, Bloomville; and Joe Sowers, Tiffin. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, Keylee Sowers, Braxton Sowers, Michael France, Michelle Kalnins, Randy Lambert, Melody Schirack, Knycalus Ledesma, Syidah Ledesma, Derrick Sowers, MacKenzie Sowers, Marlina Sowers and Mallorie Sowers; plus four great-grandchildren. He is survived by a brother, William Sowers, Findlay.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glenn Sowers Jr.; and two sisters, Katherine Harp and Caroline Fetterman. Bob worked for 10 years at National Machinery, Tiffin, but his real love was tree trimming, which he did the rest of his life. He was a member of the Tiffin YMCA. For hobbies, he enjoyed trapping, hunting, being outdoors and watching sprint car races. He also enjoyed making stain glass lamps and suncatchers for his family and friends. He also enjoyed putting puzzles together, watching his grandchildren play sports and just spending time with them.
Memorial services for Bob are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Walton-Moore Funeral Home, in Sycamore, with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, in Tiffin. Visitation is 12-2 p.m. Wednesday before the memorial service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Allen Eiry Senior Center or St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, OH 44882.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at waltonmoorefuneralhome.com.