Robert "Bobby" Eugene Dee, Jr., age 64, died early Friday morning March 7, 2014 at home with his loving family. He was born on August 15, 1949, in Hartford City, Indiana. He attended Clover Leaf School in Carol Stream, Illinois and Christie Lane in Norwalk. Robert was a member of the Christie Lane Bowling Team and received many trophies and metals including a gold metal at the Special Olympics. Robert was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in New London and served many years as an usher. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved to eat spaghetti O's and ketchup bread while watching the Cleveland Browns. He also took great pride in beating his cousin Steve Groce at pool during the annual Run-A-Muck gathering. He didn't know a stranger and loved everyone. He is survived by his loving mother, Patricia Dee of New London; brother, Greg (Cathy) Dee of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sisters, Nancy (Rick) Copsey of Ludington, Michigan and Amy (Alan) Cawrse of New London; sister-in-law, Lynn Dee of New London and several nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Dee, Sr. and brother, Tim Dee. Robert's family will greet friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a wake service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, New London. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Avenue, New London with Rev. Doug Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, New London. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics Ohio, 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232.

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