Robert Blaine Greathouse

Robert Blaine Greathouse, age 95, passed away on March 9, 2026, following a short illness.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Bob attended East High School and later graduated from Sharon Center
High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954
and was stationed in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict.

Bob built a career as an electrical engineer and retired from Lucas Aerospace after many years of
dedicated service. A lifelong learner with a passion for technology and mathematics, he achieved
a remarkable milestone later in life when, at age 93, he became the oldest graduate in the history
of the University of Akron, earning an Associate of Technical Study degree in August 2023.

Faith and community were important parts of Bob’s life. He was a devoted member of St.
Sebastian Parish, where he participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and
served as both an usher and lector. Encouraged by his wife Mickie, he also generously
volunteered his time at St. Sebastian Parish, Walsh Jesuit High School and Our Lady of the Elms
High School.

Bob lived most of his life in the Akron and Barberton areas and most recently resided at The
Village of St. Edward in Green. He will be fondly remembered for his gift for storytelling, his
love of fishing, cheering on Walsh Jesuit athletic teams, and his enthusiasm for computers,
technology and math. Family members often joked that he “survived” raising seven children. In
recent years at St. Edward, he was affectionately known as the music maestro at dinner, happily
selecting and sharing songs for fellow residents.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vesta Greathouse; his first love, Rose Marie
Greathouse; his second wife, Shirley Johnson Greathouse; his sons, Robert Paul Greathouse and
Richard Kevin Greathouse.

Bob is survived by his children, Mary Batyko (Rick), Timothy (Karen), Patrick (Michelle), Jane
Rotsching (Chris) and Hugh (Anne); 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and his
sisters-in-law Patricia Testa and Marcia Oliver. He is also fondly remembered by many nieces
and nephews.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ciriello and Carr Funeral
Home, 39 S. Miller Road, Fairlawn, Ohio. A Celebration of Life Mass will take place Monday,
March 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walsh Jesuit High School or The
Village of St. Edward.

Bob’s long life was marked by faith, curiosity, humor and devotion to family — qualities that
will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.