Robert "Bob" James Pickett Sr.

Surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” Pickett Sr. went home to be with Jesus on January 22, 2023. Born on July 12, 1933, to the late Paul and Helen Pickett of Logan, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his brother Pete (Ronna) Pickett; brothers-in-law: Max Biederman, William Rafferty, Gene Dempsey; and his much-loved son-in-law Bryan Reece. He is survived by his loving wife, of over 61 years, Marion “Susie” Pickett; children: Laurie (Tim) Landenberger, Linda (the late Bryan) Reece, Leslie (Tony) Brungarth, Bobby (Lisa) Pickett Jr., Lizabeth Pickett and Lisa (Greg) Jones; grandchildren: Heather (Dan) Magnoli, Kyle (Kayla) Mahle, Kaitlyn (James) Rieck, Chelsea (Ben) Leech, Taylor Pickett, Blake Reece, Jake (Cheyenne) Brungarth, Conner Jones, Lauren (Matt) Pickett, Emily (Bailey) Jones, Cameron Pickett and Emma Landenberger; great-grandchildren: Gage, Gabrielle, Gianna, Bentley, Ranger, Cobie, Reece, Carson, Coy, Hadley, Haylie, Aliyah and Waylon; sisters: Vivian (Bill) Strohschein and Shirley Rafferty; sisters-in-law: Kay Biederman and Dorothy Dempsey; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a graduate of Logan High School and shortly thereafter served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 3rd class. He was employed and retired after 30 years from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. Bob was a longtime member of Calvin Presbyterian Church serving the congregation in various capacities. Later in his life, he attended Genoa Baptist Church. He had many interests that included genealogy, gardening, woodworking, family vacations to Hilton Head and watching The Ohio State Buckeyes football games. His highest calling and what he enjoyed the most was witnessing to others and leading them to Jesus. We were all so very fortunate to witness such a beautiful love story unfold with his sweetheart, best friend and wife Susie. This love was such an example not only to his children but to all those around him. He very much cherished his children and grandchildren. His sacrifice, love and dedication to each one of them was given with his whole heart. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held 6:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2023 at the Schoedinger Grove City, 4242 Hoover Rd., Grove City, Ohio 43123. His family will receive friends from 3:00 pm until the time of the 6:00 pm service. Pastor Joe Stoll of Genoa Baptist Church will be officiating. Private inurnment and military honors will be later at Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester. Bob’s family would like to thank Mt. Carmel Hospice, Dr. Marc Carroll and Fresenius Kidney Care Mt. Carmel East for the loving care that they provided. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/). Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.