Robert K. Bloom

Champion – Robert K. Bloom, 80, passed away Tuesday morning, November 26, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family. 

Bob was born on November 27, 1943 in Warren, OH a son of the late Robert and June Bloom. 

He was a 1961 graduate of Champion High School and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. 

He worked at Dray Company in downtown Warren and served as the Vice President. He served as the first Police Chief of Braceville Township. He also founded JMT Trucking with his wife, Julia. 

He had a lifelong love of model trains and drag raced since his teens, where he held multiple world records. 

Bob will be deeply missed by his loving wife Julia Bloom, whom he married on May 17, 1986; children, Katherine (Ryan) Blankemeyer, Christina Bloom and her fiancé Brady Sampson, and Robert D. (Donna) Bloom; grandchildren, Grant Blankemeyer, Levi (Rosa) Bloom, Hope Bloom, and Alyssa Bloom; two great-grandchildren; brother, Martin (Denise) Bloom; and sister Marianne (Carl) Britt.

Friends and family may visit from 4-6:00PM on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Lane Family Funeral Homes Roberts-Clark Chapel located at 180 Garfield Dr. NE in Warren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the funeral home. 

Burial will take place at West Street Cemetery in Hartford Township

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com