Robert E. Mote Robert E. Mote, age 69, of Piqua, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1943 in Painters Creek, Ohio to the late Harold H. and Mernie Million Mote. His wife of 42 years, Charlotte L. Meyer Mote, survives. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Moya Mote of Tipp City, Ohio; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jeremy Abner of Celina, Ohio; and six grandchildren: Tara, Baron, Athena, and Amielle Abner and Will and Ethan Mote. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Mote. He was a graduate of Troy High School and a former member of the Air Force National Guard in Springfield, Ohio. Robert formerly worked at Piqua Technology and Aerovent. He was kind, giving and unselfish. He never knew a stranger. He enjoyed collecting model trucks and Friday Date Days. He loved his family, his animal friends, and the American Flag. He also loved gardening, canning his hard earned harvest, the fair, and watching his grandchildren grow and play. Funeral services will be held at 10:30AM on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy with interment to follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. Friends may call from 5-8PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami County Humane Society, P.O. Box 789, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.