ROBERT J. KODYSH

Robert J. Kodysh, 36, of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo.

He was born October 23, 1984, to John and Laurie Kodysh of Point Place.

Robert was a 2002 graduate of Clonlara School.

Following graduation, he enrolled in the Medical College of Ohio’s emergency medical technician program and became a certified EMT.

Rob then attended Owens Community College, where he was a student in the nursing program.

He proudly served our country as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

He was a member of the piping industry’s Local 50 Union. A proud journeyman, Rob was quick to promote his trade and the benefits of being a union member.

Robert loved the outdoors and looked forward to the times he spent hunting and fishing with his father, brothers and grandpa.

He enjoyed spending time with his large extended family at birthday parties, clam bakes and picnics. Rob was especially fond of good barbeque and warm homemade chocolate chip cookies served with an ice-cold glass of milk.

On June 30, 2011, Robert married the love of his life, Bethany Stoodt.

She and their two children, Rachel and William, survive him.

Robert was a loving, devoted ∏husband and father who treasured time with his family.

In addition to his loving wife and children, Robert is survived by his parents, John S. and Laurie (nee Benjamin) Kodysh; brothers, Jeffrey, Stephen (Angela), their daughter, Olivia, and his sister, Jane E. Kodysh.

He also is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and host of longtime friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, David P. Kodysh; grandparents, John C. (Donna) Kodysh of North Ridgeville, and Jimmy (Anneliese) Benjamin of Findlay.

A service to remember and celebrate Robert’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at 7 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe Street, Toledo.

David R. Jasin-Hoening Funeral Home, Toledo, has been entrusted with assisting Robert’s parents in cherishing his memory. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting hoening funeralhome.com.