Robert Louis Virant, 83, of Rock Creek, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born February 17, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Louis and Ann (Znidarsic) Virant. He graduated from DeVry Institute in Chicago, IL and then went on to work for Rockwell Automation (Reliance Electric) for over 50 years. He was also the President and CEO of Automation Enterprises.
Robert is survived by his wife Valerie (Grabelsek); children, Ann B. Joseph, Vicki Caruthers (Tim), and Robert A. Virant (Kelly Gorman); grandchildren, Mark Stewart, John Tafe, Robert D. Virant, and Brayden T. Joseph; great-grandchildren, Alaina Stewart, Maieva Stewart, Madeline Tafe, and Kaden Tafe; Brother, Richard Virant.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly Mitchell.
A Visitation and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Harpersfield Community Center, 5636 Cork Cold Springs Road, Geneva, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until the time of service at 3:00pm.
In place of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 or Harpersfield Fire Department, 5604 Cork Cold Springs Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the nurses and aids of Hospice of the Western Reserve for their care and support.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements.
www.LakeErieCrematory.com