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Bob Baker

March 3, 2016

The spirit that was Bob Baker left this world on March 3, 2016 in Fort Myers, FL. His sense of humor propelled him through his lifetime, and attracted his wife, Dorothy Ann (Volpe) Baker, for a lasting and loving marriage of 58 years. Bob's sense of humor was inherited by each of his three sons, Robert Mitchell (Susan) of Rochester, WA; Christopher Thayne (Janine and their two children, Maggie and Sam) of Gig Harbor, WA and James Gregory of Hilliard, OH.

Bob was bo in Sabina, OH, on January 5, 1930, as he told everyone he met so that they would remember to celebrate his birthday on that date. He graduated as class president of Wilmington High School in 1948. During the Korean Conflict he served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.

He attended college at The Ohio State University and was a lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. Needless to say there was always room in his heart for the Ohio State Buckeyes. At Ohio State he eaed a degree in joualism. He became the first professional employee of the newly-founded Ohio School Boards Association where he served as editor of The OSBA Joual. He doubled as a lobbyist for both the OSBA and the Buckeye Association of School Administrators. He attended night classes at the Franklin Law School of Capital University and received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1959.

He later became a partner in the Columbus law firm of Means, Bichimer, Burkholder and Baker, where he authored Baker's Ohio School Law Guide. He was nationally recognized as "the father of school law" and became the second president of the National Council of School Attoeys. Bob served as adjunct professor of school law at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, after which he retired to enjoy the warm weather and laid-back life of Fort Myers, FL.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Edgar and Nancy (Freeland) Baker. He was proud of being an only child, saying his parents believed "when you've achieved perfection on your first try, why court disaster?"

Burial at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate in memory of Bob Baker to the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 12468 Brantley Commons Ct., Ft. Myers, FL 33907, The Ohio State University Foundation, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221 or Hope Hospice, 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL, 33908. Friends may sign the guest book at www.horizonfunerals.com.

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Robert Ryland Betcher

March 13, 2016

Robert Ryland Betcher, age 46, of Melboue Beach, passed away March 13, 2016 in Fort Myers. He was bo Apr. 18, 1969 in Rockledge, FL, to the late Raymond Robert Jr. and Lucy Ann Betcher. He graduated from high school in 1987 and from St. Stanislaus College in Mississippi. Robert worked as an independent contractor in computer project management. He was also president of H2O Guitar.

Survivors include his mother: Lucy Ann Betcher, brothers: Raymond Betcher (Terri) and Russell A. Betcher (Micah Clark), nieces: Ainsley and Madison, special friend: Paula Saldarriaga and numerous friends.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2016, 6:00 pm at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 13932 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers with Pastor Ken Dewalt officiating. Visitation will be for 1 hour prior to the memorial service at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Special Equestrians Inc., P.O. Box 61528 Fort Myers, FL 33906 www.specialequestrians.net

Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home- Fort Myers

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ROGER ANDERSON

February 29, 2016

Roger Anderson, 76, of Fort Myers, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016 after a long, brave and courageous fight with cancer. Throughout this fight, he maintained a positive attitude as he enjoyed life, his family and sailing. He made an impact on everyone he who knew him.

Roger was bo April 13, 1939 in Waynesville, NC to James and Ola Marie (Holland) Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Colleen M. Anderson; his son: James R. Anderson; his step-children: Rebecca Redshaw (husband, John), Jennifer Keuvelaar (husband, Tim) and Christopher Reublin (wife, Carla); his grandchildren: Autum, Abby, Hannah, Dylan, Margaret, Kate, Jack, Molly and Violet and one great grandson, Jude.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Lee County, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or www.hopehospice.org.

Private entombment took place in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907, 239-936-0555. Online condolences may be made at: www.fortmyersmemorial.com.

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John M. Boler

03/04/2016

John M. Boler, 81 of Inveess, IL and Sanibel Island, FL passed away peacefully on March 4, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was bo to John William and Violet Pearl (Crider) Boler on April 4, 1934 in Marion, Ohio. He attended elementary and high school at St. Mary's in Marion. He eaed his business degree from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1956, during which he served in the ROTC. Following graduation, he served as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Army Transportation Corps at Fort Eustis, Virginia. After 6 months of active duty he continued to participate in the reserves where he was eventually honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Nicknamed "Sunny" for his optimistic personality, he eaed his way through school and life, starting with a Marion Star newspaper delivery job at age 6. John was the first in his family to attend college. After graduation from John Carroll he landed a promising position at Clevite Corp., where at 26 he became the youngest plant manager in the company's history, and ten years later it's youngest general manager. When Clevite merged with Gould, Inc. John moved his family to Chicago in 1971. He guided the inteational electronics conglomerate's entry into South American and other markets. By age 43 he had facilitated or participated in 20 mergers and acquisitions for Gould.

In 1977, he left Gould, Inc., and started his own company which would eventually become The Boler Company. With asset-based loans from major banks, he purchased four manufacturing companies including Hendrickson, the world's leading supplier of heavy-duty truck suspensions. With John's vision and leadership, the company modeized and grew to what has become one of America's largest privately held corporations. John served actively as Chairman of the Board until his death.

John came from a humble beginning and believed in giving back in big ways. He served as Trustee to John Carroll for 26 years and his philanthropy led to the naming of the John and Mary Jo Boler School of Business in 1996, as well as the D.J. Lombardo Student Center in 1994. In 2005 he received the University's highest honor, the Alumni Medal. His service as Trustee and philanthropy to Rush University Medical Center in 2005 led to the naming of the Mary Jo and John Boler Centers for Advanced Imaging, and Rush's highest honor, the Trustee Medal, in 2015. He served on and chaired the American Cancer Society's National Foundation Board, and supported many educational, healthcare and autism related causes around the country, along with groups near and dear to his heart on Sanibel Island. He quietly made college education possible for many friends and family. He often asked himself if he was doing enough.

He was loved and cherished by his family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years Mary Jo (Lombardo), daughters Judy (Ray) McCormack, Jill (Dan) McCormack, sons Jim (Celeste) Boler, Mike (Jamie) Boler, and Matt (Christine) Boler, and 13 grandchildren, Danny, Luke, Matt, John, Alex, Ray, Michael, Katie, Ben, Tricia, Domenic, Gina, and John. His sisters, Marilyn (Bill) Lowe, JoAnna (Jim) Cunningham, and Betty Jo (Bill) Whetro, his brother in law, Dave Lombardo, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son John Matthew and his sisters Barbara and Nancy. Words cannot accurately describe what we will all miss about him. He was larger than life, charismatic, smart, and giving, a fighter, an optimist, and a lifelong Republican.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in John's name to one of his favorite causes: Rush University Medical Center AARTS Program (Autism), The Boler School of Business at John Carroll University, The Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases at the University of Notre Dame, and Big Arts on Sanibel Island, FL.

The wake for John is Sunday, March 13 at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine, IL from 1pm to 7pm. A Funeral Mass celebrating John's life is scheduled for Monday, March 14th at 11:00am, St. Theresa Catholic Church, 465 N. Benton Street, Palatine, IL. Interment will be private at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery. Info., 847-359-8020 or visit John's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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