hemical Industrial Corp. of Cincinnati and was chief pilot for 25 years. Bob's company bought the first Lear jet and he proudly piloted it. Bob then flew for 10 years with Lewis Beck Industries in Boca Raton, FL. After retiring from flying, Bob bought and lived on a 34-foot Catalina sailboat for seven years before moving to Eagle Point MHP in Punta Gorda, Florida. He was a member of the Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club, bicycling 80 miles on his 80th birthday. He is survived by his three daughters: Roberta Schroer of Cincinnati, Ohio, Rebecca Richardson of Bonita Springs, FL, Nancy Leonhardt of Pewaukee, Wisconsin and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Schroer of Cincinnati, Ohio. His loving companion, Brigitte Laughlin of Punta Gorda, two brothers, Ed Radebaugh of Perrysburg, Ohio and Harry Radebaugh of Englewood, Florida and nine nieces and nephews. Two siblings proceeded him in death, Jim Radebaugh and Ruth Radebaugh. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Saturday, June 30 from 2PM-4PM at Eagle Point Recreation Hall in Punta Gorda. There will be a memorial ceremony with military honors at internment at Sarasota National Cemetery (date TBD.) Bob had his day in the sun. May the wind always be at your back, except for takeoffs and landings. Goodspeed, Bob.
Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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