Robert Alan Kennedy, Columbus, Ohio. Bob Kennedy died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, April 30. He was 58.
Bob was well known for his public address announcement duties at Otterbein University (football, basketball, and volleyball), The Ohio State University (where he was known as the voice of Buckeye football but also worked with baseball, mens and womens soccer, field hockey, womens hockey games, and as a fill-in for mens basketball) and Columbus Clippers, and for his on-air time, most recently at WDLR Radio.
Before graduating from Big Walnut High School in 1983, Bob was already working in athletics and was recruited for Otterbein Colleges new speech communications department. He graduated from Otterbein in 1987 where he worked on WOBN radio and in the press box.
For over 40 years Bob was behind a microphone announcing games in his inimitable style. Whether it was NCAA Div. III or Div. I, a crowd of a few hundred or a packed house at Ohio Stadium, Bob took pride in his work, prepared thoroughly, and strived to give his best. And in doing so, he elevated the game for players and fans alike.
Posted tributes noted Bobs skill and dedication to his craft but also his kindness and consideration of others.
Bob was a member of the Otterbein O Club and received its Outstanding Service Award in 2002 for his contributions to Otterbein athletics.
Robert Alan Kennedy was born in Columbus on December 15, 1964. He was the only child of the late Paul Roger Kennedy (1928-2002) and Betty Jane Middleton Kennedy (1931-2016). In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Wm. Robert and Bessie Wilkins Kennedy, and Harold V. and Myrtle Gordon Middleton; aunts Phyllis A. Middleton and Sandra (Philip) Middleton Coolbaugh; and uncles Wm. Richard and John R. Kennedy.
A Celebration of Life service followed by a reception will be announced later.
Bob's cremains will be buried privately at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, where his parents and grandparents are buried.
Bob was well known for his public address announcement duties at Otterbein University (football, basketball, and volleyball), The Ohio State University (where he was known as the voice of Buckeye football but also worked with baseball, mens and womens soccer, field hockey, womens hockey games, and as a fill-in for mens basketball) and Columbus Clippers, and for his on-air time, most recently at WDLR Radio.
Before graduating from Big Walnut High School in 1983, Bob was already working in athletics and was recruited for Otterbein Colleges new speech communications department. He graduated from Otterbein in 1987 where he worked on WOBN radio and in the press box.
For over 40 years Bob was behind a microphone announcing games in his inimitable style. Whether it was NCAA Div. III or Div. I, a crowd of a few hundred or a packed house at Ohio Stadium, Bob took pride in his work, prepared thoroughly, and strived to give his best. And in doing so, he elevated the game for players and fans alike.
Posted tributes noted Bobs skill and dedication to his craft but also his kindness and consideration of others.
Bob was a member of the Otterbein O Club and received its Outstanding Service Award in 2002 for his contributions to Otterbein athletics.
Robert Alan Kennedy was born in Columbus on December 15, 1964. He was the only child of the late Paul Roger Kennedy (1928-2002) and Betty Jane Middleton Kennedy (1931-2016). In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Wm. Robert and Bessie Wilkins Kennedy, and Harold V. and Myrtle Gordon Middleton; aunts Phyllis A. Middleton and Sandra (Philip) Middleton Coolbaugh; and uncles Wm. Richard and John R. Kennedy.
A Celebration of Life service followed by a reception will be announced later.
Bob's cremains will be buried privately at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, where his parents and grandparents are buried.
Robert Alan Kennedy, Columbus, Ohio. Bob Kennedy died unexpectedly at his home Sunday, April 30. He was 58.
Bob was well known for his public address announcement duties at Otterbein University (football, basketball, and volleyball), The Ohio State University (where he was known as the voice of Buckeye football but also worked with baseball, mens and womens soccer, field hockey, womens hockey games, and as a fill-in for mens basketball) and Columbus Clippers, and for his on-air time, most recently at WDLR Radio.
Before graduating from Big Walnut High School in 1983, Bob was already working in athletics and was recruited for Otterbein Colleges new speech communications department. He graduated from Otterbein in 1987 where he worked on WOBN radio and in the press box.
For over 40 years Bob was behind a microphone announcing games in his inimitable style. Whether it was NCAA Div. III or Div. I, a crowd of a few hundred or a packed house at Ohio Stadium, Bob took pride in his work, prepared thoroughly, and strived to give his best. And in doing so, he elevated the game for players and fans alike.
Posted tributes noted Bobs skill and dedication to his craft but also his kindness and consideration of others.
Bob was a member of the Otterbein O Club and received its Outstanding Service Award in 2002 for his contributions to Otterbein athletics.
Robert Alan Kennedy was born in Columbus on December 15, 1964. He was the only child of the late Paul Roger Kennedy (1928-2002) and Betty Jane Middleton Kennedy (1931-2016). In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Wm. Robert and Bessie Wilkins Kennedy, and Harold V. and Myrtle Gordon Middleton; aunts Phyllis A. Middleton and Sandra (Philip) Middleton Coolbaugh; and uncles Wm. Richard and John R. Kennedy.
A Celebration of Life service followed by a reception will be announced later.
Bob's cremains will be buried privately at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, where his parents and grandparents are buried.
Bob was well known for his public address announcement duties at Otterbein University (football, basketball, and volleyball), The Ohio State University (where he was known as the voice of Buckeye football but also worked with baseball, mens and womens soccer, field hockey, womens hockey games, and as a fill-in for mens basketball) and Columbus Clippers, and for his on-air time, most recently at WDLR Radio.
Before graduating from Big Walnut High School in 1983, Bob was already working in athletics and was recruited for Otterbein Colleges new speech communications department. He graduated from Otterbein in 1987 where he worked on WOBN radio and in the press box.
For over 40 years Bob was behind a microphone announcing games in his inimitable style. Whether it was NCAA Div. III or Div. I, a crowd of a few hundred or a packed house at Ohio Stadium, Bob took pride in his work, prepared thoroughly, and strived to give his best. And in doing so, he elevated the game for players and fans alike.
Posted tributes noted Bobs skill and dedication to his craft but also his kindness and consideration of others.
Bob was a member of the Otterbein O Club and received its Outstanding Service Award in 2002 for his contributions to Otterbein athletics.
Robert Alan Kennedy was born in Columbus on December 15, 1964. He was the only child of the late Paul Roger Kennedy (1928-2002) and Betty Jane Middleton Kennedy (1931-2016). In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by his grandparents, Wm. Robert and Bessie Wilkins Kennedy, and Harold V. and Myrtle Gordon Middleton; aunts Phyllis A. Middleton and Sandra (Philip) Middleton Coolbaugh; and uncles Wm. Richard and John R. Kennedy.
A Celebration of Life service followed by a reception will be announced later.
Bob's cremains will be buried privately at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanicsburg, where his parents and grandparents are buried.
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