Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Graham Palmer, 89, of Perrysburg, OH passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1936 in Meadville, PA to Robert R. and Thelma (Graham) Palmer. Bob graduated from Linesville High School in 1954 and then earned his bachelor's degree from Tri-State University in Angola, IN. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-1963. In 1964, he married Sally Snow, who he met during his college years, and they went on to enjoy 61 years of marriage and raising three sons together. Growing up, Bob worked for his family’s business, The Palmer Feed Co. in Linesville, PA. He also fought forest fires when he worked for the U.S. Forestry Service prior to his college years. Bob later worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst for Libby Owens Ford for over 25 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg, OH and enjoyed playing in their church golf league with his friends, which they helped run as well.

Bob’s favorite things were golfing, gardening, woodworking, birdwatching, and he was avid reader. Bob was a man of few words. His family is going to miss his sense of humor, his stories of his travels around the world, and having conversations with him.

In addition to his loving wife of 61 years, Sally, Bob is survived by his sons, Andrew, Daniel, and Joshua Palmer, granddaughters, Jenna Gurbal, Nora Palmer, and Emma Palmer, great grandson, Owen Andrew Gurbal, and brother, William “Bill” Palmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Cecilia Sherretts.

Per Bob’s wishes, cremation will take place under the direct care of the Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Perrysburg, OH. Private family memorial services will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Bob may be given to Zoar Lutheran Church, Perrysburg, OH, the American Cancer Society, or Parrish Hospice, Toledo, OH.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.