Robert Didelot Obituary

Robert C. "Bob" Didelot

Jun 29, 1934 - Nov 24, 2022

Norwalk

Robert C. "Bob" Didelot, 88, of Norwalk and formerly of Milan, peacefully entered Heaven at his home, Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 24, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born June 29, 1934, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, to the late Frank and Emma (Bezy) Didelot. He spent eight years in U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command during and after the Korean War, and he worked as a nuclear engineer for NASA at both the Plum Brook Station in Sandusky and the Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, retiring in 1980. Bob was a parishioner of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Milan, member of American Legion Post 527, Milan, and member of Knights of Columbus.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith "Judy" Didelot; children, Steve (Sherri) Didelot of Milan, Jack Didelot of Notre Dame, Indiana, Lana Didelot (Dan Taylor) of Clyde, and Julie Didelot of Castalia; grandchildren, Katie (Ben) Fries of Willard, Melanie (Justin) Reedy of Milan, and Autumn Downing (Brian Evans) of Huron; great-grandchildren, Alivia, Avery, Caleb, Addison, Cooper, Adaline, Mia, and Natalie; and sister, Dorothy Ann Kruer of Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Edward Didelot; and sister, Mary Ellen Koopman.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date and private inurnment will be at Milan Cemetery.

Groff Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, assisted the family.

Those wishing to contribute to Bob's memory may do so to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.