Robert J. Smaus' Obituary
Robert James Smaus, age 99, of Walton Hills, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born December 21, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert was the son of the late James and Josephine (Donuts) Smaus.
Robert was a W.W.II Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was the owner of Robert's Hardware, and was a drummer with the Royal Kings Orchestra. He loved going out to his property in Ashtabula to brushhog the fields.
He was the beloved husband of the late Doris (Beers) Smaus. Loving father of Beverly Pikus (John), Linda Bogdanovic (the late Pete), and the late Jimmy Smaus and Patty (Mark) Barker. Cherished grandfather of Robert Barker (Deanna), Phillip Barker (Jeremy), Peter Bogdanovic (Lauren) and Nicole Bogdanovic.
At Robert's request, private services were held. May he rest in Peace.
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