Robert Daniel Maher

Robert (Bob) Daniel Maher, Jr, age 84, completed his life long journey and took his final steps to heaven during the morning hours of June 17, 2012. Robert was the first son born to Robert and Regina Maher in Toledo on August 21, 1927. He was a 1945 graduate, and senior class President, of Central Catholic High school. After his high school graduation, Robert entered the Jesuit Catholic seminary in Milford, OH where he spent nine years of study. During this period, he was assigned by the seminary to teach at Loyola High School in Chicago where he became actively involved in mentoring students in both academics and sports. After his studies, Robert joined NCR as a sales representative where he worked 12 years. Subsequently, he joined IBM where he continued his sales and management career for an additional 26 years. Robert was extremely successful during his career and received numerous “top performer” awards. He retired from an executive level position with IBM in 1994. In 1957 Robert married the love of his life, Theresa Kassmann, in Toledo, OH. Robert and Theresa raised six children. He was a highly principled, moral, and committed man who led his life with a great deal of integrity. Robert's greatest gift to his children was to raise all of us with those same values. Not only did he teach us the meaning of life, but he also set an example on how to lead an honorable and respected one. Robert deeply loved his family and his six children, and most especially loved his nine grandchildren who always gave him that “special glow of happiness.” He was always greatly committed to all of us. God granted him the serenity, courage and wisdom to lead a life that stands as an example to all who knew him. He was truly blessed and will be sorely missed. Robert is survived by his six children Robert Maher III, Kathleen Smith, Patricia Latham, Mary Maher, John Maher and Anne Stein; his nine grandchildren Robert IV and Michael Maher, Kyrstin and Garrett Smith, Ian Latham, Connor and Dylan Stein, and Aidan and Lauren Maher; and his sister Rita Spieker and brother Larry Maher. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 21st at 2pm at GESU Roman Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd, Toledo, OH 43607. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. God Bless.

Robert Daniel Maher

August 21, 1927 - June 17, 2012