Robert Flick was a lifelong area resident
Robert Kent Flick, 91, died May 25, 2020, at The Grand of Dublin in Dublin, Ohio. Bob was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Cecil and Phenelle (Habegger) Flick. On May 22, 1949 he married Mary Williamson Flick who preceded him in death on Nov. 28, 2003. He later married Ruth Baughman Unrau on Feb. 26, 2012, and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2018.
Bob graduated from Mt. Cory High School. He was a truck driver and mechanic and later worked in maintenance for Bluffton College. Bob was a member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton and enjoyed flying planes, motorcycles and wood working.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Traucht of Bluff City, Tennessee; two sons, Thomas (Jean) Flick of Sherman, Texas, Mark (Sharon) Flick of Marysville, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Matthew Traucht, Nathan Traucht, Simon Traucht, Greg Flick, Annie Ball, Chris Flick, Tyler Flick; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Marilyn Diller of Bluffton; and his good friend, Phillip Traucht of Rawson.
A private graveside service will take place in Benton Ridge Cemetery, Benton Ridge, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Fund.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
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