Robert Brause

Robert Wayland Brause, 93, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on October 4, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Bob was born on February 6, 1929, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Raymond J. and Enid Velma (Hall) Brause. On May 16, 1959, he married Shirley Jean (Maynard) Brause who survives in Lima.

Robert was a 1955 graduate of Heidelberg College. Robert worked for Teledyne McKay, International Tank and AGA Gas Inc. as a sales rep. selling industrial gases and welding supplies. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, BPO Elks #54, Lima Masonic Lodge #205 F & AM, American Welding Society, and Society Manufacturing Engineers. Robert served in the Air Force and the Ohio Air National Guard from August 28, 1950, to August 28, 1958. He enjoyed golf, Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland teams. He was also a volunteer at St. Ritas Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; and daughter, Cathy J (Philip) Dollimore.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, Ohio.  A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Rev. John Foster will officiate.  Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ritas Medical Center or Trinity United Methodist Church or Donor’s choice.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.