This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: TCMitten Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/17057/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) - April 7, 1996 Deceased Name: Coach Robert L. (Bob) White Robert L. (Bob) White, of Akron, died March 19, 1996, at Falls General Hospital. Born in Boyne City, Mich., on Sept. 11, 1907, Coach White graduated from Western Michigan University in 1929 and came to Akron that year. He taught physical education and coached in Akron for 43 years (four at Firestone Park Elementary, two at Glover, and 37 at North High), until his retirement in 1972. He coached State Championship teams at North High in cross-country, basketball, and track, and was inducted into the Summit County Sports and the Ohio Track Coaches Halls of Fame. The North High gymnasium was dedicated to Coach White on Dec. 4, 1987. Surviving are sons, Robert A. of Aurora, Colo., and Donald A. (Louise) of Gainesville, Ga.; grandchildren, Shawn and Staci White, Rebecca, Alexandra, Matthew, Louisa, and Benjamin White; and sister, Mrs. Paul E. Spees of Shawano, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert V. and Esther (Greiner), two sisters, and wives, Sarah Jane (Hunsicker) in October 1941, and Elaine Frances (Paulston) in January 1996. Privte family services were held. Memorials can be made to the Robert White Scholarship Fund, c/o North High Alumni Association, 985 Gorge Blvd., Akron 44310. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.