Robin Michael Petty, 59, of Bellefontaine passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2016 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Bellefontaine on May 12, 1956 to the late Amon L. and Mary E. (Carr) Petty. Rob was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law Susan Petty.
Rob was a 1975 graduate of Bellefontaine High School. He worked at the Marysville and East Liberty Honda plants and retired after 35 years of employment. Rob enjoyed spending time with his children, his granddaughter and his dog Louie. He enjoyed jogging, collecting classic cars and riding motorcycles. Rob had an extensive collection of Star Trek, Laurel & Hardy and Three Stooges movies. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Indian Lake Moose and was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns.
Rob married Jayna Reed in September of 1988 and she survives in Bellefontaine. He is also survived by children: Heidi (Scott Davis) Petty of DeGraff and Ryan Petty of Bellefontaine; granddaughter GingerAnn Lynn Steineman and her father Andrew Steineman; brothers: Mark A. Petty of Bellefontaine, Timothy L. Petty of Beavercreek, Douglas C. Petty of Cuyahoga Falls and Christopher F. (Barbara) Petty of Sidney; an aunt Mary Lou Carr of Bellefontaine; several nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews; numerous cousins and his beloved dog and faithful companion, Louie.
Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Bellefontaine on Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2-5pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 1, 2016 at 11am at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.