Robert William Neese

Robert William Neese, 83, passed away July 24, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late Robert L. and Elizabeth (Howe) Neese, was a Hower High School graduate and a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. He is survived by his sons, Donovan and Jeremiah; grandchildren, Donovan Jr., Skylynn and Christopher; sister, Sharen Lee and her children, Robert and Jason; brother, Ronald (Sandra) Neese and their children, Rachel and Lindsay; and step-son, Keith (Dee) and their children, Julian, Noah and Aubrey.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 12 – 1 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44305. Burial with military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44312.

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