Robert Ferrell

Robert "Bob" Ferrell, 79, of Vermilion, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born November 5, 1943 in Tiffin, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 20 years moving from Port Clinton.

Bob was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Era.

He worked for Ford Motor Co. Lorain retiring after 30 years.

Bob loved animals, especially his dogs.  He also enjoyed watching t.v. and different electronics.

He is survived by his cousins, Sandy (the late, Jim) Mangus of Republic, OH, Richard (Dorothy) Osterwalder of Tiffin, OH, Carol Webster of Potomac, MD, David Wesley Zoll of Bloomfield,MI, Barbara Pearce of Lakewood, OH, Jennifer Zoll of Port Clinton, OH, and Philip John Zoll of ON, Canada.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Belle W. (nee Osterwalder) and Carroll "Skip" Ferrell.

Private inurnment will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Tiffin.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 .

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.