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Robert J. Lakeman, died on May 16, 2020 at the age of 86. He leaves behind his wife Arleen, step-children, Thomas (Lynetta) Tanner, Mark (Kim) Tanner and Amy (Bob) Carr; step-grandchildren, Amanda, Anthony, Brad, David and Bethany and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Robert joins his parents, William and Laura in death along with 10 other siblings. Robert enjoyed golf, bowling and was an avid crossword puzzler. He and Arleen have been long time members of St. Paul Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Paul on Wednesday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery. Attendance will be limited to 33% capacity and social distancing standards will apply. Guests are encouraged to wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Paul Church 7301 Dixie Hwy. Florence, KY 41042 or to the Alzheimer’s Association 644 Linn St. #1206 Cincinnati, OH 45203.
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Robert J. Lakeman
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017Robert J. Lakeman
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His father’s name was Giles.
You have my sympathy
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I grew up next door to Blubber when we lived in O’Bryonville . He was good friends with my brother Dick Gunning. He had an infectious laugh and was a great guy as I remember. Sincerely, Mary Pat (Gunning) Murphy
The last of the Mohicans (Lakemans)
I grew up with Lakeman Family in O’Bryonville (Cincinnati).. 11 children in all.. Al was a Catcher for Cincinnati Reds around 1940.. Laura was one of the finest Female Base Ball players in Cincinnati.. Bob (Blubber) was a good ball player.. ( Called Blubber,, because he was so thin when young).. Laura, Bob, and I were together constantly when we were young… Laura had enough personalty for 2 persons.. Bob was a year younger than me,, Laura was 3 years older than me.. She took care of Bob & I.. There Father was one heck of a man… He was a character of the first order.. Families like this were common in O’Bryonville in those days… Half the town was Irish,, the other half German.. Beer was King in Town.. I am 87 now, and cherish the fond memories of these fine people. There will never be a town such as this again. Tom McDonough, 937-798-4142, [email protected]
May Robert rest in peace.
Although I never met Robert in person, I read all about him. What could be a finer tribute than to say I noticed he was a wonderful family man, and man of faith. Alife of honor lived. I am also beginning to know what a fine family he comes from more generally than even immediate family.
May God bless you always, and the God of all comfort is near you,
Susan L Morris
