Robert L. Courtney

COURTNEY, Robert L. "Bob" died peacefully on August 16, 2016 at the age of 86. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Norma I. Courtney, nee Hagmann. He is survived by his four daughters: Deborah Smyth (Bob Frey), Ellen Irvin (Gil Irvin), Lisa Blommel (Bob Blommel) and Jennifer Eberenz (Daniel Matulka). He is the proud grandfather of seven: Nathaniel Smyth, Ben Irvin, Philip Smyth, Courtney Cox, Tyler Smyth, Joe Blommel and Lauren Blommel. He also has five great-grandchildren: Kieran and Quinn Smyth, Zoe and Noah Irvin, and Sky Smyth. Bob was born on December 25, 1929 in Daviess County, Indiana, to Paul and Bessie Courtney. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1947 with a master's degree in electrical engineering. He married Norma I. Hagmann, on 12/2/1950. After moving to Dayton, in 1956, Bob began working for the National Cash Register Co. as an electrical engineer, and after earning an MBA from Xavier University he joined the Product Planning Division at NCR. Bob retired from NCR after 35 years, in 1991. Bob was a long time member of IEEE, and was an active ham radio operator for many years. He enjoyed playing chess and working crossword puzzles. After retirement, Bob began going to auctions and finding interesting things to repair. He also enjoyed working in his yard with his trees and garden. A funeral is scheduled for Friday, August 19 at Routsong Funeral Home in Kettering. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am, with a service to follow. Burial will take place at Washington Township Cemetery, 68 Maple Ave. in Centerville, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Dayton. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at Brookdale of Kettering as well as Hospice of Dayton for their care and dedication.

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
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