Robert T. "Bob" Breece, 86, of Lakeview passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, at Logan Acres surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born March 24, 1933, in Lima, OH, to the late Everett Edward and Martha Ellen (Swaim) Breece. On June 30, 1957 Bob married Goldie Alice (Courtright) Joseph who passed before him on July 24, 1992. He later remarried on October 18, 1996, in Bellefontaine to Vicki L. Peck, who he happily spent the rest of his life with.

Bob was a Navy Veteran who served on the U.S.S. Dixie and the U.S.S. Fletcher as a Fireman in the boiler room during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed his time in the Navy and all of the traveling that came with it. Bob can be remembered by his family for having several memorable sayings known as Bob-isms, that could be pulled out of the "Bob Dictionary." He enjoyed bragging about his fishing skills and could tell a good story about his time fishing his Indian Lake that he loved very much. Bob loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids and his dogs. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki L. Breece; sons, Michael L. (Nancy) Joseph, Kendall W. (Carol) Joseph, Edward A. Breece, Russ (Christina) Thomas and Ryan Albertson; a fleet of grandchildren and great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Kathy Joseph; sisters, Marilyn Cox of Lima, OH, and Lou Kahle of Kalida, OH.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Joseph; grandson, Brad Joseph; sister, Melba Schmenk; brothers-in-law, Micky Schmenk, Paul Cox, and Norman Kahle.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the Moose Lodge in Lakeview, OH, on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Please join the family there for a time of remembrance and celebration of Bob's life. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

The family is requesting no flowers or keepsakes, but for those who wish to make a contribution in his name, to make a donation to the Logan County Vets to DC, P.O. Box 516, DeGraff, OH 43318.