1922 - 2017

Howland - George R. "Bob" Anderson died peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Bob enjoyed many years of taking care off his garden and keeping his home and yard pristine before moving to Florida to be near his family. He loved to fish, play golf, and do wood working after his retirement.

He was one of the founding members of the Carpenters Union Local 171 and served on its board. He was a veteran of WWII, and served in the Army Air Corps as an oxygen technician for the pilots. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of Howland community Church, a past officer of the Masonic Lodge #529, of Cortland, Ohio, and was a member of Northwoods Couples Golf League, Rive rview Men's League, Molokai Men's League and his traveling golf league while in Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eileen, and by his wife Dorothy, whom he adored and was married to for 38 years, and son, Robert Laughlin. Four brothers and two sister also preceded him in death.

He will be missed by his children, Kenneth (Christine) Laughlin of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Howland, Jane (John) Mrus of San Antonio, FL, formerly of Howland, Pat Laughlin of Howland, and Dan (Dorothy) Bock of Cortland. He is also survived by his nephew, William (Kathy) Anderson and Robert (Debbie) Anderson of Canfield, and many more loving nephews and nieces. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his friend and neighbor William Schwandt. These two had many discussions about life and the Lord.

A celebration of life will be held at Crown Hill's Chapel Mausoleum, in Vienna, OH, officiated by his nephew, Myron Daum, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Visitation will be from 10 am to 11 am, with the service to follow at 11 am.

Selby-T. J. Fox Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.