Bobby Koontz

Bobby Eugene Koontz, devoted husband, supportive Dad, awesome Papa, and a truly great friend to many, age 87, of Grove City, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2026, after a seventeen-year battle with Parkinson’s.  

Bobby left his earthly home and departed for heaven just sixteen days shy of his 88th birthday.  

Bobby was born May 11th, 1938, in Brandywine, West Virginia and was a graduate of Franklin High School in Franklin, West Virginia. Something interesting about Bobby is that Bobby was born on the 11th  of May, but the Doctor did not visit the home to sign his birth certificate until the next day on May 12th, so while his official birthday is recognized by the State as May12th, the family has always celebrated his true date of birth on May 11th.  

Bobby was the son of the late Hobert and Sadie Koontz. Bobby was a truck driver and retired from the Teamsters Union Local #413 in 1991 after 32 years of service, at the age of 53. The majority of Bobby’s career was spent driving for the Commercial – Lovelace Motor Freight Company then the Carolina Motor Freight company.  

Bobby is preceded in death by the love of his life, Dolores I. (Litman) Koontz, with whom he shared 61 glorious years in holy matrimony. Bobby and Dolores had three children, Teresa (Mike) Janks of Blacklick, OH, Carolyn (John) Harter of Thornville, OH, and Robby (Jennifer) Koontz, of Grove City, OH. Bobby and Dolores have seven grandchildren: Kimberly, Ryan, Jason, Justin, Kyle, Brooklynn and Brandi, and 8 great-grandchildren: Kailey, Brody, Blake, Karter, Riley, Jaxson, Mason, and Via.  

Bobby was one of seven children and is survived by his sister, Phyllis (Jerry) Heavner of Franklin, West Virginia and brother, James (Glenna) Koontz of Brandywine, West Virginia.  

In addition to his parents, and the love of his life, Bobby was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Koontz, brother, Roger Koontz, brother, Jesse Koontz, and brother, Jack Koontz, Sr.  

Visitation for Bobby will be at The JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Road, Hilliard, OH 43026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, May 1st, 2026, with the Funeral being held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, OH at 10:00 am and interment immediately following at Greenlawn Cemetery, in the Chapel Mausoleum. The Service will be presided over by Bobby’s brother-in-law, Pastor Earl Litman. Bobby’s favorite Bible verse was John 3:16.  

Friends and family are welcome to donate to Hospice of Ohio, the Parkingson’s Foundation or Meals on Wheels/ Lifecare Alliance in lieu of flowers.  

The family would like to thank the staff of Mount Carmel Grove City ER as well as the staff at Mount Carmel East ER, 5th floor Blue, and particularly the Hospice / Palliative Care division, Dr. Miller and team, on 4th floor green, for their exceptional care and compassion while caring for Bobby. 

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