Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Robert C. Idle (September 30, 2012)

Robert C. Idle, 88, of Greenville, formerly of New Weston, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.

He was born September 24, 1924 in Covington,Ohio, son of the late Thomas V. and Edna G. (Hoblet) Idle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda L. (Brewer) Idle; sons, Robert Idle, William Idle,Dwight David Idle; sisters, Hazel Kelly,Irene Feight; brothers, Raymond G. Idle,William V. ("Bud") Idle; grandchildren, Rob Idle, Ben Winger, Josh Rammel and Joey Rammel.

Robert was a veteran of the Army having served during WWII. He was a trucker for 23 years. He served on the Sheriff's POSSE in Marion Indiana in 1965, and was a dedicated harmonica player.

He is survived by his daughters; Cheryl A. Ruse, Phyllis Poling, Diana L. Idle, Mindy K. Rammel, Marilyn J. (Ray) Darner, Schanda R. (Richie) Black, Wanda F. Hicks; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter; extended family, Misti Crowell, Dalton Draper and Rhonda Black; and several nieces and nephews.

Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 6 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the Miami Memorial Park, near Covington, Ohio.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The family request memorial contributions be given to help defray funeral expenses.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com