Obituary of Robert Herman Jurgens

Robert H. Jurgens, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at his home. Robert was born January 30, 1915 to Joseph J. and Mary (Dietz) Jurgens in Akron and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was employed by BF Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. for over 37 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and was a veteran of the Army during WWII. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Hannah (Duffey) Jurgens in 1998 and siblings Ralph Jurgens, Mary Mueller and Dorothy Perkins; and is survived by his children Charles, Gary and Claudia Jurgens, Karen (Russ) Harter and Gloria Foxx; grandchildren Christine (Brian) Hickok, Salvatore Midola and Angel and Rashi Foxx; great grandchildren Alayna, Caiden, Calie, Caleb and Malakai. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St., Akron, Ohio 44301. Interment immediately following at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. (Anthony, www.anthonyfh.com, 330.724.1281)