Robert James Rector Obituary

Robert James Rector of Dover, Ohio, born on August 3, 1947, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert James Rector to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Willie" Rector and Julia Rector (Smart); and his siblings, Edward Rector, Larry Rector, Dorothy Snook, Viola Rector, Mary Weber and Laura Ditto.

He is survived by: his wife Kathryn "Kathy" Peterman; his children, Robert J. Rector, Jr. of New Philadelphia and Tammy Rector of Somerdale; his grandson Cody Rector; his great grandchildren, Emma, Mona and Dutton Rector; and his siblings, Richard Rector (Kathy), Norma Heter, Shirley Billiter and Beverly Bowersock.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory (116 2nd St NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663).