Robert Cousins

Robert Cousins, 95, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. He was born September 10, 1915 in Huntsville, Ohio, to the late John and Nancy (Croy) Cousins.

On January 3, 1947, he married Kathryn Katie Walker in Bellefontaine and she preceded him in death February 16, 2004. Also preceding him in death was a brother, William Cousins and a grandson, Jack Klinger Jr.

Surviving is a daughter, Janice Cooper and a step-daughter, Judy (Mike) Fitzpatrick both of Bellefontaine; a grandson, Larry Cooper of West Liberty; and a great granddaughter, Erica Cooper.

After thirty eight years of service, Bob retired in 1980 from Kenosha Auto Transport as a truck driver.

A World War II United States Army veteran serving in the European Theater, he was a member of the First Church of God, Bellefontaine. He was a member and retired from the Teamster Union Local # 405. An antique collector with his wife Katie, Bob was an avid collector of Antique Toy International Trucks and was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes. What he enjoyed most in life was spending time with his great granddaughter Erica, who he always called, The Baby.

Pastor Ray Headings will officiate an 11:00 A.M. graveside service at the Huntsville Cemetery in Huntsville, Ohio, Saturday, June 25, 2011, with a military service by the Logan County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bellefontaine EMS 135 N. Detroit St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311 or the Logan County Humane Society 2521 US 68 North Bellefontaine, OH 43311

The staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine handled the arrangements.

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