Robert Mix

June 23, 1937 - February 19, 2021

Robert (Bob) Mix, who suffered from Alzheimer's, passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 83. His devotion to God, love of family and doing crossword puzzles were his greatest joys in life. He was a quiet man with a big heart who loved helping others. Bob was ordained as a pastor into the ELCA on May 21, 1966. He served God faithfully in the Lutheran ministry for over 50 years which led him to parishes in Iowa, Ohio and Minnesota. Born in Lorain OH on June 23, 1937 to Hilda (Bremer) Mix and Robert E. Mix, Bob grew up in Detroit, MI and was a lifelong fan of the Tigers and Lions. More recently he had lived in Napoleon, OH for over 20 years before moving to Columbus in 2019 where he lived out the final years of his life. Bob is survived by two sons, David, Fargo, ND and Jonathan (Colette), Columbus Ohio. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Betsy of over 50 years and brother David. In lieu of sending flowers please send donations to The Alzheimer's Association. A Memorial Service will be held to honor Bob at 5pm on Tuesday, February 23, at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, Pastor Doug Warburton to officiate. Friends and family are invited to visit beginning at 4pm. A livestream of the service will be available at www.schoedinger.com.