105. Robert Earl11 CLEAVES (Earl Lawrence10, Herbert9, John E.8, Israel7, Eaton Jr.6, Eaton Sr.5, Robert4, John3, William2, William1) (#4376) was born in Putnam Co., OH 18 MAY 1921. Robert died 17 MAR 2019 in Defiance, Defiance Co., OH, at age 97. Mercy Hospital

He married Susan FLORY date unknown. (Susan FLORY is #4615.)

When Robert was age 31 and Susan FLORY was age unknown they became the parents of Carolyn S. CLEAVES 15 FEB 1953 in Franklyn Co., OH. Name: Robert E Cleaves Birth Year: 1921 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Ohio State: Ohio County or City: Putnam

Enlistment Date: 31 Dec 1942 Enlistment State: Ohio Enlistment City: Toledo Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life

Education: 1 year of college Civil Occupation: Automobile Serviceman Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 72 Weight: 166

CONTINENTAL — Robert E. Cleaves, 97, Continental, died at 7:51 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mercy Defiance Hospital.

He was born May 18, 1921, in Continental, to the late Lawrence E. and Carrie I. (Rose) Cleaves. He married Susan Flory, she preceded him in death.

Robert is survived by a nephew, David (Cecilia) Warsack of Medina.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Cleaves; and two brothers, Richard Cleaves and Raymond Cleaves.

Robert was an Army veteran of World War II. He retired from Massey Ferguson. Robert was an antique tractor enthusiast and loved farming. He also enjoyed watching basketball.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Monroe Cemetery, Continental, with Pastor Steve Heilshorn officiating and military rites by the Continental American Legion. Services are under the direction of Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

Robert Earl CLEAVES and Susan FLORY had the following child:

child 136 i. Carolyn S.12 CLEAVES (#4616) was born in Franklyn Co., OH 15 FEB 1953. Carolyn died 4 MAR 1999 in Eugene, OR, at age 46. Her body was interred 7 MAR 1999 in Continental, Putnam Co., OH.

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