Bob Harris, 63, was born in Wooster, and lived a full life in and around this town that he loved. He passed away after a short illness in the early hours of January 14.
Bob was an honorable family man and friend ”a man who was always doing things for other people but asked for nothing in return ¦ often not even acknowledgement. He radiated warmth and compassion but had a true zest for living life to its fullest. He was a willing mentor, an amazing friend, the best dad. We all miss him so much.
Bob could tell a story better than anyone. He loved to surround himself with the company of people, and his charismatic personality lit up many a room. But even more dangerous, Bob had a sharp sense of humor mixed with a constant thirst for knowledge which meant that he could tell a funny story about anything. Except vegetables ¦ in Bob ™s later days he was lucky enough to be able to banish them from his presence altogether.
He loved everything to do with golf. Bob learned to play at a young age and embraced it in all its facets. Watching the Masters every year brought him pure joy. While he enjoyed traveling, great food, fine wines, and new cultures, he was just as happy to hang out with family and friends in the basement yelling at the football game with an ice cold caffeine-free Diet Coke.
Have you ever met someone who was a truly masterful whistler? Bob probably hadn ™t either, but he loved whistling all the same ”in the car, in the kitchen, in the bathroom. We already miss the constant companionship of these half-tunes ”snippets of Beethoven ™s Ninth Symphony or œTake My Breath Away .
He was Founder and President of Ameriseal of Ohio, a family-run business in Smithville that does business throughout the world. He believed that hard work and integrity were the keys to his success, but he also believed in not taking life too seriously. One of his biggest passions was cheering for Cleveland sports, and he was a lifelong fan. The Cleveland Browns held a special place in his heart. Sigh.
While Bob loved traveling, his heart was always with his family and friends in Wooster and St. Croix, where he spent recent winters. He lived a life full of love, generosity, wisdom, and kindness, and so many of us were made greater by his presence on the earth. He will be missed every day.
He is survived by his wife Jacquelyn, his two sons Jensen, Carr (Christine), his daughter Madeline, his mother Marilyn, his sister Patricia, and his three granddaughters Amelia, Elsa, and Sonja. His baby daughter, Elisabeth, died in 1983.   A celebration of Bob ™s life for family and friends will be held at Wooster Country Club from 1-4pm on Saturday, January 23. To honor Bob ™s memory, sip a nice glass of cab or hug your dad.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions
None

Service
A celebration of Bob ™s life for family and friends will be held at Wooster Country Club from 1-4pm on Saturday, January 23.

Visitation
A celebration of Bob ™s life for family and friends will be held at Wooster Country Club from 1-4pm on Saturday, January 23.