Robert H. Copen

     Robert H. Copen, 82, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Bob was born on Sunday, December 31, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Herman  and Thelma (Tressel) Copen. He was a graduate of East High School, the class of 1957. Bob joined the Army and served his country in the 82nd Airborne. He then began his career with the Akron Police Department where he retired as a Sergeant. Bob served both the Copley Fire Dept. and the Norton Fire Division. He started the Copley Fire Explorers Program. Bob was active with the Norton Fire Association and Fireman's Bingo. He had a very generous heart and provided the Norton Fire Division with a Grass Fire Truck, two Ambulances and many other miscellaneous safety and fire equipment. Bob was also an avid race car enthusiast, racing cars at the Barberton Speedway with both of his sons. He had a passion for antique fire trucks and had quite a collection. Bob had a great love for his family and many friends.

    He was preceded in death by his step-father, Fred Churchill; brother, Sonny Copen.  Bob is survived by his wife Kay, of 56 years; sons, Michael (Wendy) Copen and Robert (Michelle) Copen both of Norton; daughter, Darla Copen of Barberton; grandchildren, Ben Copen, Christy Copen, Evan Copen, Broc Minne, Liberty Minne; sister, Nancy Loudermilk;  and many other loving family and friends.

    The family will greet friends at Bacher Moore Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., Norton, OH on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 5 to 8 p.m. where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 11 a.m. Pastor Cary Kemp officiating. Interment will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norton Firemen's Association, 3380 Greenwich Rd., Norton, OH 44203, in memory of Robert H. Copen.