- Date Of Birth: March 9, 1938
- Date Of Death: March 1, 2023
- State: Ohio
Robert Wayne James 84
of Dunkirk
Robert passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home in Dunkirk. He was born on March 9, 1938 in Rawson, Ohio to the late Goble Elwood and Irene (Haugh) James. On August 11, 1961 he married his wife of 62 years; Dorthy Frederick and she survives in Dunkirk.
Also surviving are 2 daughters; Deborah (Barton) Mills of Dunkirk, Cheryl (Tim) Jackson of San Diego, CA, a sister; Joanne Hawk of Findlay, 2 grandchildren; William (Becky) Mills, Virginia Mills,a sister-in-law; Mildred James and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Elwood James, Earl James, a sister; Jeanette Warren, and 2 brothers-in-law; Jim Hawk and Jim Warren.
Robert graduated from Cory Rawson High School in 1956. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. Robert taught Vocational Agriculture at Vanlue, then became the Industrial Arts Teacher at Hardin Northern High School from which he retired. Robert also farmed his whole life and was extremely passionate about his work. In his younger years, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club and was head of the Key Club which connected students to Kiwanis.
