Robert Denman

Robert “Bob” Eugene Denman, 92, of Enon, transitioned peacefully at Hospice of Dayton on December 26, 2019. He was born in Versailles, Missouri to the late Robert and Margaret (Drews) Denman. His parents waited many years for a son whom they named Robert Burdette Loyal Eugene and Bob shortened when he enlisted. He is preceded in death by his eight sisters; Lois, Ruby, Myrtle, Rose, Hazel, Edna, Irene and Mary as he was the second youngest of nine children. Bob attended Alpena High School in Arkansas and enlisted in the US Army in 1945 during WW II and re-enlisted in the USAF after his term of service expired. He completed Industrial Tech School in 1950 in Boston studying refrigeration and A/C. Bob continued his military career working in civil engineering and utilized those skills in both Korea and Vietnam. Bob retired as a Master Sergeant from the USAF in 1973 and continued his civilian career in refrigeration and civil engineering, working for both Rickenbacker AFB and Wright Patterson AFB. In 2016 Bob was able to participate in the Honor Flight program with son Scott as his guardian. Bob enjoyed traveling in the RV, woodworking, gardening, bowling and spending time with family and friends. Bob is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jan Denman whom he married in 1965 and they shared over 50 years together. They were members of Knob Prairie UCC in Enon where they served since 1987. They also served at the MacDill AFB Chapel during their winter stays in FL. Bob will be greatly missed by his loving children, Scott Denman and Scott Buchhop of Huber Heights, Roseanne and Larry Pack of Columbus, Roberta Dixon of Columbus, Bob Dixon of San Diego CA, Richard and Noemie Denman of Tracy CA, Robert and Merrie Denman of Bradford PA. Bob will also be missed by his grandchildren, Tiffany, Natalie, Joshua, Leila, Marissa, Brooke, Sharon, Joseph, Bryan, Holly and Bob Jr. and numerous great grandchildren and many other extended family members and friends. Bob is preceded in death by son Michael Dixon and grandson Jesse Dixon. Bob is also survived by his partner, Rose Zellmer and her three children, Denise (Nick), Bob (Diane) and Bruce. A visitation will be held 5-8pm Friday, January 3, 2020, at the Adkins Funeral Home in Enon. Celebration of Life service will be conducted 11am Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Knob Prairie UCC with visitation one hour prior to service. Horse and carriage will take Bob to the Enon Cemetery for burial following the service. Guests not attending the burial are invited to stay at the church for refreshments until the luncheon following the burial. Guests attending the burial are requested to return to the church for lunch and fellowship immediately following. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Knob Prairie United Church of Christ or Hospice of Dayton.

Robert Denman

March 23, 1927 - December 26, 2019