09/26/2016

Obituary for Robert Moreland

Brother of OFDA past president, Jack Moreland

Robert J. Moreland, age 72, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away at home Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Co-Owner of Moreland Funeral Home. A 1962 graduate of Westerville High School. Attended Otterbein College and graduated from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Former volunteer firefighter with the City of Westerville. Member Church of the Messiah United Methodist, the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Otterbein "O" Club, Blendon Lodge #339 F & AM, Scottish Rite and the Aladdin Shrine. He also loved to play golf. Survived by fiance', Theresa; daughters, Jennifer (Jude) of Westerville, Julie of Lewis Center; grandchildren, Carolyn, Abbie, Tyler, Bobby, Caitlyn and Cassidy; brother, Jack (Peggy); nieces and nephews, Cliff (Kelly), Andy (Leslie), David (Amanda), Christa (Evan), Tim and Danny; and many friends. Preceded in death by his daughter, Jodi; parents, Kenneth and Dolores. Friends called at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville on Sunday, September 25th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.. A service was held at the Church of the Messiah, 51 North State Street, Westerville on Monday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 929 Eastwind Drive, Suite 211, Westerville, OH 43081, in honor of his daughters, Jennifer and Julie.