Robert Lee Fenton

Robert Lee Fenton, age 72, of Delta, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, August 29, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1953, in Wauseon, Ohio to Raymond and Evelyn (Merillat) Fenton.

Robert was a 1971 graduate of Pettisville High School. He continued his education and graduated from Northwest Tech in 1982.  In his younger years, Bob took several trips on his motorcycle, including to Seattle, WA to view the Space Needle.  Bob was very proud of his participation in Civil Air Patrol (a part of the US Air Force) and attained the advanced Rank of Colonel. His life remained closely connected to northwest Ohio, the place where he was born and where many of his family members continued to live.

He is survived by his brothers, Max Fenton of Wauseon, Ohio, David Fenton of Wauseon, Ohio, William Fenton of Wauseon, Ohio and Thomas Fenton, of Wauseon, Ohio; and by his sisters, Sandra Lemley of Delta, Ohio and Lori (Larry) Rice of Wauseon, Ohio and his brother-in-law, Thomas Stewart. May his memory remain a lasting comfort to those who knew him and loved him.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Fenton; his mother, Evelyn Irene (Merillat) Fenton; and his sister, Barbara Stewart.

He will be remembered with love by his family and by all who shared in his life.

Graveside services at will be held on Friday, September 18th at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Delta, Ohio.