Robert L. Genson, 76, of Haskins, OH, passed away January 17, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born
February 2, 1944 in Toledo, OH to Melvin & Marie (Wilson) Genson. He married Charlene (Edwards)
February 4, 1972. She survives along with sons, David (Catherine) and Darren (Jennifer), grandchildren,
Louis, Alexander, Patricia & Mitchell, brother, Don (Jeannie) Genson as well as many other
loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Chuck Genson and
Virginia Weihrouch.
Bob was a 1962 graduate of Otsego High School. While there, he played football, basketball and other
sports. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Navy from July 1965 to July 1969. He was
assigned as a radar specialist on the USS Bexar, a ship which transported special forces along the
Mekong River Delta.
Following his naval service, Bob earned an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Stautzenberger Business
College in Toledo. In the summer of 1969, he began working in sales at Sears in Oregon, Ohio. He spent
the next 25 years working there—specializing in the fencing, lawn and garden department. After his time
at Sears, Bob worked for D&L Nuts and Snacks, eventually co-owning the business and selling
products at festivals and marketplaces mostly in Indiana and Ohio.
Bob was a member of the Haskins Community Church for over 60 years. He enjoyed watching and playing
sports, especially softball. Bob was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He also loved traveling, fishing
at Bright Lake as well as antiquing at flea markets. Bob had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed life
to its fullest.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at
Peinert-Dunn Funeral Home, 18620 Washington St. Tontogany, OH. COVID-19 restrictions will be in place at
the funeral home, with social distancing and masks required. A private funeral service will be held
Saturday with burial at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville, Ohio.
Memorial donations can be given to Haskins Community Church. To leave an online memory please visit
www.dunnfuneralhome.com