Robert "Bob" Franklin Stoneman
September 7, 1949 ~ January 17, 2017
Robert "Bob" Franklin Stoneman, age 67, of Madison, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at home. He was born September 7, 1949 in Madison to Violet (Kozicki) and Franklin Robert Stoneman. He married Nancy Gens in Cleveland on July 26, 1969.
Bob was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School. He served in the US Airforce during the Vietnam War. He worked at Hubbell Corp. in Madison for 20 years until it closed. He retired from CresCor in Mentor. Bob loved gardening, walking in parks and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy; children, Carrie (Erin) Stoneman, Joshua (Stacey) Stoneman; grandchildren, Riley and Jordyn Stoneman; brothers, Rick (Sharon) Stoneman and Kenny (Nicole) Stoneman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20. 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio. Final Resting Place will be North Madison Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the family.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Nancy, Rick and Kenny as well as all your family I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers in the loss of Bob. May you hold him dearly in your heart until you meet again.
Stoneman Family: I had the honor of working with Bob. His pleasant simile and personality made him very special. My deepest sympathy to you all and know that he is in my prayers as well as the entire family.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE . BOB AND I WERE FRIENDS AND RAN TRACK AT MADISON AND GRADUATED IN 1968 . HE WAS A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW .
Nancy, Rick, Kenny and families I am saddened by your loss. I remember Bob flying out the kitchen door and landing a punch in my gut because he thought I was picking on Kenny; I don't think that was the case. And I remember him telling some bullies to leave a kid alone in the High School Gym. One said, “who's gonna make me?” Bob replied, “I will if I have to.” He never knew it was me until they stepped away. He was a protector of those less able to defend themselves. That memory and example is one I've always cherished and tried to live up to. I still have a buff photo of him in Vietnam, bare chested, with that incredible smile. Thank you, Bob!
To Kenny & the Stoneman families: Our deepest condolences on your loss of your loved one, Bob! We didn't know him personally, but we have known Kenny & his sons & their families, & their Mother, Debbie Stoneman Smoot for many years. May you all hold his loving memory in your hearts & may it keep you strong as you grieve for him. God be with you all & with his departed soul. May he R.I.P.