Robert Bob Krouse

ROBERT C. ?BOB? KROUSE , 81, died December 7, 2004, at his residence in Zephyrhills, Florida He was born February 8, 1923, in Kalida, Ohio to Carlyle D. ?C.D.? and Chloe B. Clevenger Krouse, who preceded him in death. On July 1, 1946, in Ottoville he married Phyllis M. Schlagbaum, who survives in Lima, Ohio. Mr. Krouse was the former owner and operator of Quality Zinc Platers in Delphos. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 54 in Lima. He was a 50-plus year member and past president of the Board of Lost Creek Country Club. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He was a committee member and helped organize the Lima Ladies Futures Golf Tournaments for many years. Survivors also include a son, Tom (Sherry) Krouse of Lima, Ohio; a sister, Helen Hollman of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Jo Ann Schlagbaum of Lima, Ohio; two grandchildren, Thomas B. (Annette) Krouse of Kearneysville, W.Virginia, and Kimberly (Kevin) Warnecke of Elida, Ohio; a nephew, James Hollman of Denver; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Earl Hollman; and a nephew, Terry Hollman. Services will begin at noon Friday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Father George Blasick will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association/Ohio West, 1541 Allentown Road, Lima, OH 45805 or St. Rita?s Development/Emphysema Unit, 730 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlain huckeriede.com.