Robert Elvin Zehner

RANDOLPH - Robert E. Zehner, 81, passed away on July 9, 2022.
Bob was born in Akron on January 18, 1941 to the late Elvin & Veronica Zehner. He was a 1959 graduate of Hoban High School. Bob was a founding member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Springfield, where he served as a member of Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister. He was also active as a CYO basketball coach. He retired from Hometown Healthcare, but continued to work at the family business, Zehner Service Center on Massillon Rd., where he enjoyed the time spent with family.
Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen; his children Robert S. (Julie), Mark, & Karen (Dean) Riddle. Bob also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Ben (Kate), Lauryn (Chuck), Brandon, Kayla, Kyle, Alex (Jenna), Andrew, Marissa (Fiance' Tyson), & Tony; great-grandchildren Audrey, Cece, & Tempy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 14, from 4-7 pm at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church 2425 Myersville Rd. Akron, OH 44312. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, 11:00 am at the church, where the family will again receive friends for one hour prior to the service. A private interment, with full military honors will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Bob's memory to Nativity Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by visiting www.cff.org .