ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER

ROBERT E. "BOB" STRAKER, age 90, of Tipp City, formerly of Troy, passed away on Thursday, May 07, 2015 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton.  He was born on November 5, 1924 in Waynesfield, OH to the late Clarendon and Lorna (Decker) Straker.  His wife, Margaret A. (Drake) Straker, preceded him in death on January 5, 1991.

Robert is survived by one son: Scott Straker of and one daughter: Ann Straker, both of Tipp City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert was a member of First United Church of Christ in Troy.  He proudly served his county as a member of the US Army during WW II and the Korean War.  Robert was a member of the VFW Post 5436, Amvets Post 88, Fraternal Order of Eagles 971, Franklin Lodge #14 F. & A. M., Scottish Rite, Toastmasters, serving as District Governor 1983-1984,  and served on the Miami County Veterans Commission.  He retired from Bendix Corp.  Robert also taught Tool and Die Making at Upper Valley Career Center for several years.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Lauren Allen officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  VFW Honor Guard will present honors at the graveside. Friends may call from 6-8 PM on Monday at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic Lodge service at 7:30 PM followed by a Scottish Rite  service to follow at 7:45 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor's choice in Robert's name.  Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .