Robert P. (Bob) Stelzer passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 21, 1935, the second child of Paul C. and Margaret (Nigh) Stelzer. Family and friends will remember Bob as the most wonderful husband, father, brother, son, uncle, friend and Marine. Semper Fi, Sgt. Stelzer. We love you so much and we will miss your beautiful smile, your kind heart and your legendary storytelling.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Cathy of Dayton; son, Paul of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Elyse of Coral Springs, Florida; brother, Lawrence (Margie) Stelzer of Columbus, Ohio, and goddaughter/ niece, Lenore “Lyn” Kramer of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marilyn; sister, Marilyn Kramer, and sons, Jay and Stephen. Bob was a 1953 graduate

Bob was a 1953 graduate of Catholic Central in Springfield. Following high school, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bob was honorably discharged in January of 1957. He continued his education at Wittenberg University, receiving his degree in 1961.

Following graduation, he began a long and successful career with Ohio Bell and AT&T. During his tenure with Ohio Bell, he served as district manager in Springfield, where he was active in many organizations serving on the boards of the YMCA, Junior Achievement, the United Way and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Bob retired from AT&T in 1989, with 30 years of service.

Following the death of his loving wife, Marilyn, Bob spent many years working with the bereavement committee at St. Christopher Parish in Vandalia, Ohio. He also was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers.

Visitation was held at Morton and Whetstone Funeral Home in Vandalia, on Monday, May 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. A service was held on Tuesday, May 3, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bob’s memory be made to Hospice of Dayton.