Robert W. Love Sr.

Robert (Bob) Love, Sr., 71, of Findlay, passed away on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born on February 3rd, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Eloise Brown and Grover Love. He traveled around the country attending numerous schools along the way. At eighteen, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After service, he found himself in Findlay, Ohio where he met the love of his life, Christine Marie Rowland in 1985. Bob worked as a truck driver for many years and loved driving anywhere the road took him.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and sister Carol Musgrave. Bob is survived by Christine, his wife of 40 years; his daughters, Dawn Love, Angela (Bret) Hansen, Trisha (Keith) Wagner, Jamie (Dale) Kuhn, Amber (Hillary) Love; son, Robert Love Jr. (Sabrina); sisters, Dee Keeran and Pamela “Jo” Love; brother-in-law, Don Musgrave; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He is also survived by countless nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends whom he considered family.

Bob was an avid fisherman and musician, playing in many bands around Findlay. When he didn’t have a fishing pole or drumsticks in his hand, he was frequently seen at Wilson’s having coffee with his many friends he met along the way but loved caring for his family and friends the most. Bob was a loving father and “Papaw”. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed every single minute he was with them.

Friends and family may visit from 2 – 4 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Bob’s funeral will be held at 4 p.m. following visitation in the funeral home with Pastor Dan Metzger officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s honor to The Marathon Center for Performing Arts.