Robert "Bob" Urban Menker

Robert “Bob” Urban Menker, age 81, of Ludlow Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born July 7, 1945 to Herbert U. & Marie (Sass) Menker in Dayton, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law Edward & Barb Menker. He will be missed and remembered by his loving wife Charlotte (Zwolski) Menker of 45 years; nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Bob graduated from Milton-Union High School in 1963 and was valedictorian of his class. When he was 16, he got his first true job at Patterson’s Flowers where he took care of the greenhouse and delivering heartfelt arrangements. After serving 4 years in the Army during the Vietnam war, he returned home and resumed his job at Patterson’s, later purchasing the shop in 1975 and continued serving the community for over 60 years. He was a proud West Milton Lion’s Club member for over 50+ years, serving several years as president and later earned the Melvin Jones award, the highest award given to a Lion by his peers. Always active in community functions, he enjoyed riding in the Memorial Day and 4th of July parades on his High Wheel bicycle. In 2024, he was honored as Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade and in 2016, he received the West Milton Hall of Fame award. Bob enjoyed collecting antiques and could not pass up a shop or auction to discover a new treasure on their annual vacation. Bob will be missed by those who were blessed to have known him.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Church of the Transfiguration, 972 S. Miami St, West Milton. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, West Milton. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, July 28 at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St, West Milton. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, NY 10306. Online memories of Bob may be left for the family at www.hale-sarver.com.

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