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Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
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Robert Wayne "Cobby" Cobb, 68, residing in Sandusky, passed away Monday evening, December 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Wayne was born on March 5, 1948 in Somerville, NJ to the late Robert K. and Elizabeth E. (Keen) Cobb.
He was raised in the quiet town of White House Station, NJ, where he found out early that he loved bowling, and made it to the top competing with the best throughout the US. Starting in high school, he had 3 - 300 games. At age 18, Wayne entered the Army at Aberdeen Proving ground, MD. After training, he was transferred to Vietnam and Okinawa, where he volunteered to be a "tunnel rat" with the "Big Red One" and was issued a Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60. Wayne also received the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and was a M-14 Rifle expert. He was released and honorably discharged in 1969, 100% service connected.
Wayne went back to the bowling circuit for a while and then found his new love, bass fishing and moved to Clewiston, FL. He met and married his wife, Ida in 2009 and they spent their summers in Sandusky and winters in Clewiston. His favorite pastime was bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee with his best buddy and friend, David Pullen. Wayne enjoyed golfing anywhere and driving his Cobby Rock Krawler Jeep. He was a lifetime member of the Howard County Vietnam Vets, the AMVETs, American Legion and the VFW. Wayne was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans Commanders Club.
He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae (Heiberger) Cobb. He is also survived by his brother, Charles (Margaret) Cobb; sisters, Joan (Eddie) Rogg from NJ and Gail Ruffini of NC; stepchildren, George A. (Beth) Ruggles of Sandusky and Loretta (Rick) Sharp of Castalia; step grandchildren, George A. Ruggles Jr., Austin (Kara) Sharp, Zachary Ruggles, Samantha Sharp and Jessica Ruggles; step great-grandsons, Samuel, Allen and Tyler Ruggles; sister-in-laws, Judy (Chuck) Good of Norwalk, Anna (Gary) Dunn of Sandusky and Dawn (Mike) Bauer of Vickery; brother-in-laws, Ken (Connie) and Joel (Sandy) Heiberger both of Lancaster and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his aunts, Dorothy Jackson and Wynn Carlson, and his uncles, Bain and Robey Cobb.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky.
Those wishing to contribute to Wayne's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be shared on line at www.grofffuneralhomes.com
