ROBERT FLEMING

LAFAYETTE — Robert D. Fleming, age 73, died on Monday, December 12, 2016 at 12:28 AM at Otterbein Cridersville Nursing Home, Criderville, Ohio.

He was born on September 20, 1943 in Bluffton, Ohio to Gerald R. and Dorothy J. (Smith) Fleming who preceded him in death. On November 1, 1963 Robert married Linny K. Plate and she survives in LaFayette.

Robert was an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University for 38 years as a Farm Management Specialist. He was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. He was an avid OSU sports fan with season tickets to their football and basketball games. He was a former member of the Farm Bureau and an avid golfer at Colonial Hills.

Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Deborah) Fleming of Johnstown, OH and Robert Jerod (Mary-Ellen) Fleming of Granville; two daughters: Amy (James) Link of Lima and Peggy (Timothy) Ackerman of LaFayette; 14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; a brother, Gary (Linda) Fleming of Ada; and a sister, Helen (Howard) Umphress of Ada.

He was preceded in death by: 1 grandchild: Morgan Ackerman and two sisters: Judy Reynolds and Maxine Plaugher.

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in LaFayette Cemetery.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada on Saturday, December 17, 2016.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: One Child Matters, P.O. Box 62600, Colorado Springs, CO 80962 and/or Compassion International, Colorado Springs, CO 80997-0004. Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com

Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada