Robert William Hemphill

HEMPHILL, Robert William, age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2022 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born April 17,1931 in New Kensington, PA, the son of the late Charles S. And Louise Hemphill. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helga E .Hemphill, 2 sons, David (wife) Brenda of Dayton, OH, Bruce (wife Michele) of Springfield, OH and 1 daughter, Lesley (husband Lance) Schneider of Miamisburg, OH, 7 grandchildren: Zachary, Christopher, Eli, Brad, Dan, Gracie and Henry. 10 great grandchildren Emma, Evanston, Easton, Emmeia, Noah, Knox, Bowen, Raelyn, Andersyn, and Collyns. 1 brother Ralph and 2 nephews Ralph Jr. and Timothy of PA. He was preceded in death by his brother “Chuck”.

Bob graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. He served his country in the US Army and followed with a career in aeronautical engineering with the US Government in civil service at Aeronautical System Division and the Foreign Technology at Wright Patterson AFB, retiring in 1986 after 32 years of service. Upon retirement, he worked for the Fairborn City Schools Transportation Department for 10 years.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1240 S. Maple Ave, Fairborn, OH.   Funeral service will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1240 S. Maple Ave., Fairborn ,OH on Friday, January 28 at 11 a.m. with family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Edward England officiating.

Interment will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or Bethlehem Lutheran Church.