In Memoriam Robert L. Imboden CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
Robert L. Imboden, 85, former president of the West Ohio UM Men (2005-2009), died Nov. 2, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 25, 1936, in Logan, Ohio, son of Ernest and Lena Imboden. On Nov. 22, 1962, he married Beverly Southward, who preceded him in death in 2004. Bob was a graduate of Ohio University and was retired from the Chillicothe City Schools after serving 34 years as a teacher and principal. He was a member of Trinity UMC where he was a participant in the Emmaus Community, and a member of the West Ohio Annual Conference. Bob served as a volunteer at Adena Regional Medical Center and was a member of the Chillicothe Paint’s Booster Club, a minor-league baseball team. Following his death, the team posted: “We are so saddened of the passing of one of our biggest supporters, and, more importantly, host dad, to so many of our players for many years. Mr. Bob Imboden, we will miss you and will forever be grateful for your love and generosity toward our players.” Bob will be remembered for portraying Santa Claus in the community for many years.
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