Robert E. ”Bob” Pinyerd, 76, of Crestline, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at OhioHealth MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, after a short illness.
Bob was born in Iberia on August 22, 1938 to the late Woodrow W. and Elizabeth (Graves) Pinyerd. He married Mary E. Myers on November 21, 1960 and she survives him.
Bob lived in the Galion-Crestline area all of his life. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, Crestline. Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy, aboard the Destroyer U.S.S. Arnold J. Isbell. Bob was employed by General Motors as a tool and die maker and retired after forty-seven years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. A motorcycle rider for most of his life, his first bike was a Triumph which he purchased in San Diego, CA and rode home after his discharge from the Navy. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and traveled annually to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. Bob was a big sports fan and loved The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.
In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by his son; Danny (Becky) Pinyerd, Jacksonville, NC, his two daughters: Suzi Hughett and Sandy Flinders, both of Crestline, seven grandchildren; Dustin Hughett, Mary (Joe) Sweet, Bob Pinyerd, Ashley Flinders, Jackie Flinders, Jimmy Flinders, and Rosie Pinyerd, eight great grandchildren, his sister, Sharon Kamada, Sturgeon Bay, WI, his sister-in-law, JoAnn Dunn, Mansfield, his brother-in-law, Harry Myers, Bucyrus, two good friends, Lindy Harris, Mansfield and Gary Florkowski, MI, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Friday, May 29, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, 223 West Main St., Crestline. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church, Crestline, with Pastor Chris Spencer officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Full military honors will be given at the graveside by the U.S. Navy and the Galion Crestline Veterans Military Funeral Detail.
Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com
