Robert Charles Clifford

Robert Charles Clifford, 74, of Vermilion and Bonita Springs, FL died Sunday, May 28, 2017 in his home after a 5 year illness. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 26 years moving from Westlake. He had also lived in St Paul, MN and Detroit, MI. Bob graduated from Grove City College, PA and received a Masters of Divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He retired from Patterson Companies Inc. as a regional manager. After having served as a Presbyterian minister in MN and MI, he had worked in real estate management in St. Paul. He was a member of Pelican Nest Golf Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He is survived by his wife, Pennie (nee Martin) of Vermilion; daughters, Dr. Erin (Peter Odell) Clifford Stepka of New Brighton, MN, and Alison (Kenneth) Hawkinson of Avon Lake; grandchildren, Cameron and Cassidy Stepka, Abigail, Kathryn, Lauren, and Elizabeth Hawkinson; step grandchildren, Fiona and Liam Odell; brothers, William (Yevonne) Clifford of Raleigh, NC, David Clifford of Cleveland, and Lawrence (Maria) Clifford of Simi Valley, CA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary (nee Malaga) Clifford. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Rocky River United Methodist Church, 19414 Detroit Road, Rocky River. The Reverend Daniel Bogre will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Patterson Foundation, Robert Clifford Memorial, 1031 Mendota Heights Rd., Saint Paul, MN 55120 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.