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Robert Evans Obituary
Mar 12, 1946 - Jun 20, 2023
Norwalk
Robert Harold Evans, 77, of Norwalk, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center.
He was born March 12, 1946, in Oak Hill, to Harold and Letha (Wilson) Evans. He was a 1964 graduate of Oak Hill High School and then worked in Dayton for many years. He started in trucking, dispatch, and sales with Yellow Freight and Overnight Trucking, retiring in 2005.
He moved to Norwalk in 2015 and enjoyed working as a valet at Kalahari Resorts and with Schild's IGA in the deli department. He was an avid golfer and especially loved his dog, Elizabeth, and 1994 Camaro.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Evans, son, Jeremy (Miranda Blasetzky) Freed; grandchildren, Alyssa Freed, Preston Freed, and Scarlett Freed; sister, Mattie Baughn; brother and sister-in-law, Nancy and Bill Kalfs, Carol Fink; and nephew, Kyle Fink.
He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Freed; five sisters; one brother; sister-in-law, Jenny Fink; and brother-in-law, Tim Fink.
There will be no visitation or services.
Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Huron County Humane Society or When Pigs Fly.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doug Evans
June 17, 2024
I still miss my golf brother Bob. Bob was a good friend and my golf brother. He was a good husband to Diane and father. He is missed by many on the golf course.
Mattie & Valerie
June 22, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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