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1943
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2022
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Robert Rainey Obituary
Robert L. Rainey, 79 of Fostoria, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Fostoria ProMedica Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1943, in Fostoria, to Howard and Helen (Immel) Rainey. Bob married Susan D. Nitschke on Nov. 23, 1967, in Fremont.
He is survived by his wife, Susan D. Rainey of Fostoria; sons Matthew (Michelle) Rainey of Fostoria and Michael (Erin) Rainey of Ramona, Oklahoma; brothers, John (Gene) Rainey of Sandusky and Carl Rainey of Tiffin; grandchildren, Olivia, Emma, and Sara Rainey; and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son and daughter-in-law, James and Jodi Rainey; grandchildren, Austin, Cody, and Jessica Rainey; brothers, Warren Rainey and Donald Bowerman; and sisters, Norma Rainey and Jean Bronson.
He was a 1961 graduate of Hopewell-Loudon High School and 1965 graduate of Heidelberg College. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Bob worked as a teacher for Bellevue and Hopewell-Loudon Schools. He was also a farmer and insurance agent and adjuster for RCIS and Farmer Mutual Hail.
Bob was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. He was a member of Ohio State Grange and the Master of Loudon Center Grange and Seneca County Pomona Grange. He was Seneca County Grange Deputy. He played dart ball for Seneca County Grange. Bob was Past President and Treasurer for Seneca County Fair Board. He was a 4-H Club Advisor and volunteered at Seneca County Election Board, Gideons of Seneca County, and Seneca County Visitor Bureau. Bob enjoyed farming, raising sheep and loved to be outside. He was a proud member of the card club.
Bob's funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Fostoria, with Pastor Amy Kinney officiating. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria.
Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery, Fostoria, with military honors performed by United Veterans of Fostoria.
Memorials can be made to St. John's Church, Seneca County Fair Board "Tree Replacement Fund", Gideons, or Hopewell-Loudon Rainey Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net.
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Rev. Steven L. Hensinger
October 27, 2022
Vivid memories of Bob from Math class, 7th grade, Thompson School, Bellevue.
Prayers for his family in this time of loss.
Roger Jury
October 7, 2022
The Hopewell-Loudon Boys Basketball Program sends you our sympathies. The connection we have formed with your family over the years has been very special. Please know that we all are thinking of your family at this difficult time!
Jenni Jury
October 7, 2022
Please know that our family is thinking of you at this time! Basketball and Hopewell-Loudon have brought us together. We will keep that connection forever!
Prayers, Roger, Jenni, Jordyn & Ried
Anthony O'Brien
October 7, 2022
I had Mr. Rainey as my sixth grade teacher back in the early 70's and he is probably the best and most influential teacher I ever had. I always tried to behave in his class or else I had to face 'Big Bertha'. Anyone of his former students know what I'm talking about.
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Laurel Sparling
October 5, 2022
Sue I am so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He was a sweet, gentle man and I treasure our times together working on projects with Emily!! Bless you and your family with strength, comfort and peace in these difficult days!
Phyllis Gerritsen
October 5, 2022
I will always remember celebrating Bob's birthday or their anniversary at the fair grounds when they did a skit. It was a very fun night with the family and friends celebrating a great family and celebrating Bob and Sue Rainey. It was a pleasure to have served on the Seneca County Fair Board for over 20 years and to get to know Bob and Sue. Bob was treasurer when I was secretary near the end of my years on the fair board.
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