Robert W. Morner

Age 87, died Monday November 10, 2008

Born in Hamilton, Ohio December 6, 1920, son of John Ernst and Margaret (Smith) Morner.

He studied engineering at Miami University and retired as the Head of the Research and Development Department of the Hamilton Tool Co. where, while leading a variety of projects he was granted several U.S. patents. He continued as a consultant with that firm for another five years. A very compassionate, proud, and caring man, Bob leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 64 years: Elaine (Kolbenstetter) Morner; his three children: Rick W. (Jo Anne) Morner, Lynne Harrison, and Don C. Morner and son-in-law: Dan E. Harrison; grandchildren: Eddie Harrison, Karla (Bill) Fishburn, Ryon (Katherine) Morner, Jami (Bryan Geckeler) Harrison, Derek (Lindsey) Morner, Robert S. Morner, Andrew J. Morner; great grandchildren: Joiya Fishburn, Samantha Geckeler, and William Morner. He is survived by 4 sisters-in-law, 3 brothers-in-law, special friends and his Elks golf and card buddies. He was preceded in death by both parents, sister June (Clyde) Chamberlin, and brother John (Madeline) Morner. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Hospice of Hamilton on Eaton Ave. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Hospice or any charitable organization of choice. Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent to Avance Funeral Home at: www.avancefuneralhome.com

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