Robert L. Donnet, Sr.

Robert L. "Bob" Donnet, Sr., 86, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Holzer Medical Center. Bob was born on March 30, 1936 in Gallipolis, Ohio, son of the late Sherman E. and Cora Marie Jolley Donnett. Bob retired from Kyger Creek Power Plant in 1993 and was a 1954 graduate of Gallia Academy High School. He was a member of Morning Dawn Lodge #7 Masonic Lodge, Gallipolis Shrine Club, Valley of Gallipolis Scottish Rite, Conservation Club, and Gallia County Gun Club. He was a founding member of Gallia County Long Beards Club of the NWTF, and he taught hunters' safety for several years. Bob was a lifetime member of the NRA and a Kentucky Colonel. Bob was married to Virginia L. Polcyn Donnet on December 27, 1954; and she survives him in Bidwell. He is also survived by three daughters, Barb (Fred) Brinker of Letart, WV, Teresa (Keith) Spurlock of Gallipolis, and Lisa Foley (David Young) of Gallipolis; two sons, Bob (Jane) Donnet, Jr and Bill (Tammy) Donnet both of Gallipolis; seven grandchildren; and several great and great great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin "Susie" Donnet Haviland; grandchildren, Lori Donnet, Heather Peck, Johnnie Donnet, and Sherri Spires; two great grandchildren, Kymber Donnet and Jonathan Penick; and several siblings. The funeral service for Bob will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Willis Funeral Home. His burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bobby Donnet III, Jeremiah Donnet, Bruce Young, Jared Brinker, Scott Foley, and Dustin MaGill. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bob's name to the Gallipolis Shrine Club, PO Box 82, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Please visit www.wiliisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences.