Robert Lee Van Bremen, 58, of Ashland, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at his home.
Bob was born on May 22, 1954 in Ashland to Russell and Warnetta (Whyel) Van Bremen. On November 19, 1976 he married Cheryl Ann Bowles.
He served in the United States Marines and the United States Army Reserves. He worked at Rubbermaid as a machine operator. He enjoyed reading and he liked to collect different things.
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife, Cheryl; children, Bobbi Jo Van Bremen and Brian Lee Van Bremen, both of Ashland; grandchildren, Katherine Van Bremen, Brian Lee Van Bremen II, and Anna Lisa Pawlikowski; brother, William (Sharon) Van Bremen of Ashland; sister, Diane Hochstetler of Ashland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, David and sisters, Sandy, Patti, and Wanda.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Ashland, OH 44805, to help defray costs. Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com.