Robert E. Jackson

ROBERT E. JACKSON, born August 26, 1926 to Ada and Everett J. Jackson and lived his youth in Burton, Ohio. At 17, Bob enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at Pearl Harbor until the end of WWII. He attended Hiram College and Kent State University getting degrees in Education and Administration. Bob dedicated his 34 years in education totally to West Geauga Schools in Chesterland, serving as a teacher at Chester, and a principal at Russell, the Junior High/Middle School and the High School. He spent most of his career at the Middle School/Junior High level, which was the age he thoroughly enjoyed.

Bob's outside interests were history, reading, golfing and photography. He also had a strong passion for exploring the Hawaiian Islands. He visited there 23 times, always taking friends or family along to explore the islands with him.

After retirement he spent the next decade in support of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association moving through the ranks from District Director to President. One of the achievements of which he was most proud was working with retired teachers and being able to help active teachers plan for retirement.

The last two decades of retirement, Bob and Nancy enjoyed winters in Florida with friends and summers in Ohio with family.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Nancy, 3 wonderful children, Cynthia Penter (Gordon Van Metre), Sandra Nelson (Eric Nelson) and Michael Jackson (Arjay Lorana), 8 devoted grandchildren and their spouses, and 10 adorable great grandchildren. He leaves a half-sister, Susan Neff and two half-brothers, Ken Miller and Tom Jackson, and many in-laws, nieces and nephews. His brother William is deceased. He was dearly loved by brother-in-law, Lynn R. Schreffler, his wife Kathy and their three sons, Lynn G., David (deceased) and Dustin Schreffler, and his brother's children Patty Tutsock, Helen Safranek and William Jackson

If Bob were here now, just know he would be holding your hand and sharing with you his love and hugs.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory suggested to your favorite charity.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Memorial Service in Bob's honor on Saturday, January 19, at 10 a.m. at the Patterson Event Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, Ohio.