ROBERT RUSSELL ERXLEBEN age 91, beloved husband for 70 years of Rose Marie (nee DeMell); loving father of Gary (wife Kimberly), Ronald (wife Joyce) and the late Russell (wife Cindy) and Linda Krupienski; devoted grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 4; cherished son of the late Russell Erxleben, Florence (nee Hahn) and William Kleinsmith; dearest brother of the late Eileen. U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran.
Robert was born on December 13, 1929 in Cleveland and passed away on January 17, 2021. He was a resident of Richmond Heights for 30 years and member of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church and St. Jerome Church. Robert was a U.S. Army Korean Conflict Veteran. He worked for Chase Brass for 44 years as a machine brass roller. Robert was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed model boats, ballroom dancing and gardening. He was a Browns fan and was very artistic, enjoying drawing and painting. Robert will be remembered most as a hardworking, social, and friendly man with a sense of humor. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert to Hospice of the Western Reserve P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. Private Family Services were held previously. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS.
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Ted Egan
a true gentleman with a great family sorry for your loss
Michelle DeMell
Our sincere condolences. Tony and Michelle DeMell
Cheryl Rossodivita
Dear Ron and Joyce,
I am so sorry to learn that your father/father-in-law passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Mark and Cherie Rossodivita
Evans family
We would like to extend our condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help to ease the pain of your grief. Truly sorry for your loss.
Adele Markert
I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know that we are with you.
Clifford P Zeitz
My condolences to the Erxleben and DeMell families.
David Bystry (Tiger)
Rose Marie…..truly sorry about Bob. We always remember his great sense of humor and wit. And the many good times with my Aunt Kay & Dave. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Joseph P. Rieck
To Gary and Ronnie and the whole Erxleben family, My condolences to you and the passing of your father/grandfather/great grandfather. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Erxleben, but it sounds like he has a pretty full life. I will keep your family in my prayers, may God grant you strength in this most troubling of times. Remember our faith teaches us, at the end of our bodily life, it’s just the beginning of our spiritual life. May he Rest In Peace
Ally Kelley
Rose Marie, I’m so sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a nice man with that never ending smile. You two made a perfect couple. I hope you are doing alright and my sympathies to your family also. Ally Kelley