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Sandusky, OH 44870
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Robert W. "Bob" Skillman, 72, of Sandusky, died Monday afternoon, January 3, 2011 in the Erie County Care Facility following a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1938 in Sandusky and was a 1957 graduate of Sandusky High School. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a 38 year employee of Stowe- Woodard Co., Sandusky, retiring in 2000. Prior to this, he had worked at the former Barr Rubber Company. Bob was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sandusky, where he served as a usher, on the church council, alter guild, and a former Cub Scout Leader. He was also a member of the Erie County Conservation League, and the Commodore Denig Post 83, American Legion. He is survived by he wife of 49 years, the former Linda S. Cole, one daughter: Emily Crawford of Sandusky, one son: David (Lisa) Skillman of Vermilion, five grandsons: Zechariah Crawford, Matthew Crawford, Samuel Skillman, Dylan Skillman and Tyler Skillman, one brother: Ronald (Magalene) Skillman of Sandusky, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: George C. & Florence M. (Patton) Skillman and one nephew. Friends may call Friday from 2:00 PM until time of funeral service at 3:00 PM in the Oakland Cemetery Chapel, 2917 Milan Road, Sandusky, Ohio. The Rev. Gary R. Ulrich will officiate. Committal services for the family will follow in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2211 Mills Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870, or to the Boys & Girls Club of Erie County, 431 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.