Robert D Ollom

Robert D. Ollom 85 of Ravenna passed away Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio.  He was born June 26, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frank and Ida Mae (Tuttle) Ollom.  Mr. Ollom has lived in Ravenna the past 28 years and was a retired truck driver.  He was a lifetime member of the Ravenna VFW Post 1055, the DAV and the Ravenna American Legion Post 331, where was past commander.  He served as a Turret Gunner on the USS Cabot with the US Navy during WW II.  Survivors include his wife of 27 years Brona L. (Winford) Ollom, sons Robert (Diane) Ollom of Medina, Mark (Pauline) Ollom of Parma, step son James (Janet) Bate of McCloud, OK, step daughter LuDonna (Tim) Rickman of Jefferson, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and his beloved pets Pixie and Corkie.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Rathz, sister Marie Asbury and step son Ron Bate.  Calling hours will be 6-8 PM Friday July 9, 2010 at Shorts-Spicer-Crislip Funeral Homes Ravenna Chapel where funeral services will be 11:00 Am Saturday with Fr. James Lang Officiating.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery Ravenna, Ohio.  The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family C/O Mrs. Brona Ollom 3300 Birchview Dr. Lot 30 Ravenna, Ohio 44266.  Condolences may be sent to www.sscfuneralhomes.com .