Robert Wayne Wolcott Sr.

Robert W. Wolcott Sr., 81, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1945, in New London, Ohio, to the late Delbert and Evelyn (Story) Wolcott, graduating from New London High School in 1963.

Robert served his country proudly as part of the United States Air Force. After his decorated active military service, he became part of the local Veteran’s Honor Guard, honoring local soldiers and veterans. He was a lifetime member of the Norwalk V.F.W. #2743, member of the Norwalk American Legion, serving as Post Commander in 1983, and member of the Norwalk Eagles Aerie 711. In 2021, Rob was honored as Huron County Veteran of the Year in 2021.

Rob worked for Norwalk Furniture for many years where he was a Product Service Manager, retiring from there in 2007.

He enjoyed bowling, woodworking, coin collecting, tinkering and working in the yard, and taking his grand pups for walks. He loved traveling with his wife Dzintra especially cruising to the Caribbean and Alaska, casino trips and vacationing to Biloxi, MS. A fond memory for Rob was helping his son Rick build his house in 1995.

Rob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dzintra (Kangars) Wolcott; their children, Robert W. Wolcott Jr. and Rick (Stacey) Wolcott of Norwalk, and Matthew (Michael) Wolcott of NY; grandchildren, Kory, Kayla, and Katie; brother, Delbert (Mary) Wolcott; sister, Pam (Bob) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie, and sister, Betty.

Visitation for Rob will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk, where a funeral will also be held on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. with Pastor Adam Wutka officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Norwalk, OH 44857. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com