Robert D. Severn

Robert D. Severn, age 95, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen, OH. He was born June 4, 1930 in Van Wert, OH to the late Dane S. and Grace V. (Dreyer) Severn. He married Lois Ann Streacker on September 8, 1956, she predeceased him in 2019, just one week short of their 63rd anniversary. He is survived by his children: daughter Jean and Gary Terenzi, Oxford, MI, sons Thomas Severn of Port Charlotte, FL and David Severn of Cape Canaveral, FL, grandchildren: Mark and Elizabeth Creech of Venice, FL and Amy and Terrence Brown of Shelby Township, MI, 3 step grandchildren: Jef, Timothy (Tanille) and Anthony Terenzi, and 8 great-grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, along with several nieces, and nephews. He is also survived by his devoted canine companion Josie the boxer. His sisters Betty Weddle, Marge Clouse, Coralie Wilson and Marcia Darras, their spouses and 4 nephews predeceased him.

After graduating from Van Wert High School, Robert served in the U.S. Army, then became a reservist in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from St. Rita's School of Nursing in 1953, where he met his beloved Lois Ann. He obtained a Business Degree from Iowa University in 1959. He was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church. He was employed at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, OH as Asst. Administrator and Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, OH as Administrator. Robert was an on-call member of the Minster-Jackson Township Fire Department for many years, also teaching first aid to their early rescue squads. He was also very involved with the early years with the formation of the Western Ohio Rail Authority. He maintained a reserve status with the Air Force and after retiring from his civil career, he became full-time Air Force Reserve, managing the Springfield Air Force Base hospital in Springfield, OH until his military retirement as a Senior Master Sergeant.

Robert enjoyed traveling, and flying his own small Cessna, wintering in SW Florida for over 40 years. He maintained memberships with The Elks, Eagles, Moose and American Legion in Ohio and Florida.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 9:30 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at St. Augustine Church, Minster Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery with military honors.

Donations in Robert's honor may be made to:

St. Rita's Nurses Alumni Association

Class of 1953 for

The Lois and Robert Severn Nursing Scholarship Fund

In care of: Kathy Mowery

120 Yew Lane

Lima, OH 45806

Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster has been entrusted with the arrangements.