Robert Staloch

Col. Robert L. Staloch (Bob), USAF, age 73, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015, surrounded by family members. He was born on February 18, 1941 in Wells, Minnesota. He lived his life devoted to his country, his faith, his family, and his alma mater, Notre Dame. Bob was a loving husband, father and soccer coach who never let Parkinson's disease slow him down. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joan Staloch, and three daughters: Patti Gross of Tipp City, Ohio married to Brad Gross; Susan Hodkin of Burke, Virginia married to Carl Hodkin; and Jenni Staloch of Kissimmee, Florida. He has three grandchildren: Katie, Michael, and Missy Gross of Tipp City. Bob is also survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Bob is preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Sonnek, and his son, Michael Robert Staloch. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Monday, January 26, from 5-7PM at Newcomer Funeral Home of Beavercreek, Ohio. Please visit www.newcomerdayton.com to share a memory in the family guest book. There will be a Catholic Memorial Mass at the Church of the Ascension in Kettering, Ohio, on Tuesday, January 27, at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made in tribute to Robert L. Staloch to the Michael J Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/