PAULDING: Robert E. Gorman, age 94 died Monday, October 21 at his residence.
He was born in Jackson Township, White County, Indiana, the son of Thomas E. and Wanda (Caughell) Gorman. On April 22, 1939 he married Marjorie Ann Albery, who survives, He was a WWII US Army veteran earning two Bronze Stars and owner/operator of R.E. Gorman Insurance Agency retiring in 1987; a member of the Buckeye Union Insurance Company for 67 years; a Life Member and former Chaplin of VFW Post #587, conducting over 1000 funerals; former member of Payne American Legion; and a former Mason. He was a member of the Ohio Independent Insurance Agents Association; Paulding County Independent Insurance Agents; RNC Precinct Committeeman; and the original builder and organizer for the Auglaize Country Club. He was a former member of the Lions Club; and Paulding Chamber of Commerce. He was very active in the Paulding United Methodist Church where he held many offices. Robert and his wife, Marjorie were the 2008 Grand Marshals of the John Paulding Days Parade.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Gorman, Paulding; a daughter, Lou Ann (Joe) Martin, Eugene, Oregon; two sons, Greg R. Gorman and Jeff Gorman both of Paulding; 2 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by 3 brothers, John, Charles and Fred Gorman; and 2 sisters, Doris Gorman and Thelma Keller.
Funeral services will be conducted 2PM Friday, October 25 at Paulding United Methodist Church with Rev. Ben Lowell officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Creek Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post #587.
Visitation will be 12 Noon until time of services on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Paulding United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is handling arrangements.
