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Robert Joseph Blem

June 09, 1957 - September 30, 2020

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Obituary For Robert Joseph Blem

Age 63, on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, of Whitehall.

Beloved husband of 34 years to Tina (Garland) Blem; devoted father of Sara (Daniel) Cali and Jacob (Carly) Cambotti; loving Pops of Marin and Frankie; son of Joe L. and the late Barbara (Weidinger) Blem; brother of Deb (T.J.) Norway, David (Diana), Tiffany and the late Becky Blem.; brother-in-law of Jim (Pat) Garland, Frank (Sandy) Garland and Mary Rae (John) Mackay. Also survived by his nieces, nephews and cousins, as well as several great nieces and nephews. Robert was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Education and obtained his Masters from Robert Morris University in Information Management. He was an avid reader, enjoyed craft beers along with a good cigar. He was the best Pops, a Buckeye fan and enjoyed traveling to Aruba with his family and SCUBA diving. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. Due to the current public health crisis, mask and social distancing guidelines must be adhered to. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at a later date.

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  • November 01, 2023

    Joe Blem, father

    Bob, we all miss you very much. It won't be long till I will see you again I hope in heaven.

  • October 08, 2020

    Diane Petras

    So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob worked for me at Westinghouse before I retired in 2012. He was so full of life. My deepest sympathy.

  • October 05, 2020

    Teresa Burnham

    I am a cousin to Bob, I want to say Bobby because that is what we called him when we were young. We had good times when our families got together. It is so sad he is gone. We will miss him so much. We have to remember that God has a plan and we will see him soon. Love, James and Teresa (Blem) Burnham

  • October 03, 2020

    Bill Redpath

    I am reeling from the shock of seeing this on thecourier.com today. I spoke with Bob on the phone just after his mother died on Memorial Day 2020. I always enjoyed seeing Bob, usually at Findlay High School class reunions. Wow. I am at a loss for any more words. Bill Redpath

  • October 03, 2020

    Sharon Radabaugh

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember Bob with a smile on his face. He was one of a kind and will be missed. Love Randy and Sharon (Blem) Radabaugh