FRANKLIN – Mr. Robert L. Lahmers, 93, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born June 21, 1927 in Reedurban, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Grace Horne Lahmers. He is also predeceased by his sisters, Ethel, Margaret, Jeanette and Nellie.
Surviving Robert is his wife of 72 years, Patricia Clepper Lahmers. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Robert D. (Debbie) Lahmers, Carol (Mark) Smith, Joanie (Jimmy) Signore, grandchildren Heather Lahmers, Crissi Lahmers, David Lahmers, Mike Kacprowicz, Rex Kacprowicz, Wendy Dewitt and Adam Odzic, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews as well.
Robert and his wife Patricia moved from Dellroy, Ohio to Sarasota, Florida, then to Franklin, over 30 years ago. Back in Dellroy, Robert and Patricia lived on a working family farm. They raised cows, pigs, chickens, row crops, hay and their children. Robert was an automobile mechanic. He loved cars, he even at one time worked on Stock Cars. In his later years, Robert LOVED to feed the birds. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he will be sorely missed.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 16, 2021 at Macon funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tempé Fussell officiating, visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.