Robert K. Newman

Robert K. Newman, 84, of Urbana formerly of Buchtel, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Mercy Health, Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield. He was born February 9, 1934 in Coshocton, Ohio, son of the late John and Imogene Woodruff Newman. He was married to the late, Linda Sue Hook Newman for 30 years.

He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War Era, and member of the FOE in Nelsonville.

Robert is survived by a son, Trent Newman of Urbana; daughters, Christi (James) Lanning of Carbon Hill, Bobbi (Simmy Molander) Rosser-Call of Salt Springs, Florida, Jacque Geske of Hurricane, West Virginia and Candy (Edward) Burube of Ft. McCoy, Florida; stepchildren, Duane (Cheryl) Lanning and Anissa (Mick) Rowesner; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brothers, Carl (Nancy) Newman of Houston, TX. and Thomas Newman of Houston, TX; sisters, Prentice (John L.) Sullivan of Buchtel, Rose Mary Swart of Buchtel, Debra Newman of Buchtel and Cindy (Jim) Hutchings of Columbus; sister in law, Joan Newman of Columbus; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother, Paul Newman; infant grandson, Keith Martinez and former wife and mother to his children, Shirley North Newman.

Robert’s wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held at this time. Arrangements are by the Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St., Nelsonville.

Donations in memory of Robert K. Newman may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital or The March of Dimes.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com