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ROBERT ZUBER

SPENCERVILLE — Robert E. "Bob" Zuber, 73, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at 9:14 AM Saturday, March 11, 2017 in the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

He was born January 14, 1944 in Lima, a son of Raymond O. and Virginia M. Savidge Zuber, who are deceased. On January 19, 1963 he married Janet E. Zirkle, who survives, along with two children; Jody L. (Teresa) Zuber of Littleton, CO. and Denise E. (James) Davis of Venedocia; 8 grandchildren; Grant, Shawn, Christopher and Joseph Zuber, Natasha Davis, Cassondra (Adam) Clark, Dakota Davis and Misty (Lance) Ryan and 5 great grandchildren; Makayla, Delaney and Sidney Ryan and Cayson and Brodyn Clark.

Also surviving are 3 sisters; Karen (Bo Bradley) Degen of Chillicothe; Barbara Brenneman of Spencerville and Anita Zuber of South Bend, IN. and a sister-in-law; Eloise "Ellie" Zuber of Wapakoneta.

Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Zuber, his grandson Derrick Zuber and his brother-in-law; Roger Brenneman.

Bob was a 1962 graduate of Spencerville High School and had worked at Fruehauf in Delphos and the BLH Corp. in Lima. He then became a Certified G M Mechanic and worked at Koenig Chevrolet in Spencerville and Bill Ahl Buick in Lima. He then opened Village Auto in Spencerville, working with Doug Cook.

He was very active in the Northwestern Ohio Field and Stream Assn in Spencerville, where he enjoyed the annual fishing derby for the children. He loved fishing, hunting and NASCAR and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post 191.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Rev. David W. Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Wright Cemetery near Converse.

Friends may call from 2 until 8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to NW Ohio Field and Stream Assn. or to the Van Wert Area Hospice Center. Condolences may me sent to [email protected].

Funeral Home Bayliff Funeral Home - Spencerville 728 E. Fourth Street (State Route 117 East) Spencerville, OH 45887 (419) 647-4205

Published in The Lima News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2017

The Journal-News, March 7, 1957

A Boy and Doctor Come to Aid of Stricken Man

Hero honors are shared by Bob Zuber and Dr. Evangelos A. Georgoulis in the giving of aid to Mr. Glen [Glenn] Medaugh John Medaugh who suffered severe burns on his body from a fire last Thursday at 6 p.m.

Bobby and Dr. Georgoulis timely arrivals at the scene, unquestionably saved Mr. Medaugh from far more severe injuries. Mr. Medaugh is in St. Rita's hospital slowly recovering from second and third degree burns on his back and hands.

Bob had been flying a kite nearby at the time of the accident, and was just starting home for supper, when he saw Mr. Medaugh come from his home with clothes on fire. Bob rushed to the stricken man and smothered the blaze with his jacket.

Good thinking by the 81-year-old Mr. Medaugh, also helped in avoiding more serious injury. He did not lose control, but calmly went outside, when he found himself in flames. Thus he attracted attention of others to come to his aid.

Dr. Georgoulis and his wife were just returning home from a brief ride, when they passed the scene and noted the man standing with his clothes smoldering. The doctor parked quickly and rush to his side, ordering an ambulance and making hospital services available all in a few minutes. In the meantime he treated Mr. Medaugh for shock and helped to comfort him.

Mrs. Konkle, who lives in a trailer nearby, was another early arrival at the scene and called the fire department and made other calls to help the doctor. Roy Miller was also on the scene almost immediately and actively helped in the arrangements of relief for the stricken man.

The fire is believed to have started in his clothes from an electric oven, igniting his sweater. Mr. Medaugh had been filling his oil heater and had turned on the electric stove to warm himself after the chore. He was believed to have his back to the oven and oil on his clothes rapidly ignited all of his clothing.

Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Zuber, who live at 44 North Main stet, almost directly across the street from the Medaugh home.

The following story is a message from the family, and tells their version of the incident: "Mr. Glen Medaugh is recovering from second and third degree burns in the St. Rita's hospital. Mr. Medaugh was burned on the back and hands when his sweater caught fire Thursday evening in his home. When he was unable to put the blaze out himself he ran from the house for help. Dr. Georgoulis was driving past the house and saw Mr. Medaugh. He, with the help of Mrs. Roy Miller and Bobby Zuber assisted him in getting the fire out. He was then taken to the St. Rita's hospital in a Leis ambulance. His family has asked that he be allowed no visitors until he is feeling better. Those who wish to help, may do so by donating blood to the Red Cross in his name."

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} Zuber, Robert, in Online obituary.

   http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/limaohio/obituary-print.aspx?n=robert-zuber&pid=184460140

2. ↑ ^2.0 2.1 Robert E Zuber, in Find A Grave.
3. ↑ A Boy and Doctor Come to Aid of Stricken Man, The Journal-News, in Personal Knowledge
   7 Mar 1957.

   John Medaugh