He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, based in Oahu, Hawaii. He retired in 1985 from the Akron Beacon Journal, where he worked for 45 years as a Circulation Manager. He was a
member of Our Lady of Victory Church, K of C, Mogadore VFW Post #8487, Holy Name Society, and Associates of St. Joseph at Archbishop Hoban High School.For the last twenty-eight years, his favorite pastime has been spending time with his grandchildren. Grandpa enjoyed watching his grandchildren in developing skills in numerous sporting events with the Archbishop Hoban Knights, New York and International Broadway performances, and was always there for their special occasions. Holding a special place in grandpa's heart was his best buddy Danny. All of his grandchildren thank him for all of the years of love and dedicated support he gave them. Robert was an avid sports fan and athlete. He also had a passion for Notre Dame football. As a young man he played minor league baseball with the Akron Orphans. Prior to being drafted into World War II, he was offered a professional baseball contract.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Edith Coudriet; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Coudriet.
Robert is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Michael Coudriet of Bath, John (Maryann) Coudriet of Sevierville, Tenn., Stephen (MaryAnn) Coudriet of Akron, and James (MaryAnn) Coudriet of Tallmadge; sisters, Betty Pavlin of Akron, Jewell Brightbill of Camp Hill, Pa., and Marcella (Tom) Judy of Cary, N.C.; brother, Bernard (Joanne) Coudriet; grandchildren, Chad, Todd, Tana, Emily, Ben, and Dan Coudriet. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 73 North Ave., Tallmadge with Father John Hengle and Father Norm Douglas officiating. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Mogadore VFW Post #8487.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave., (On the Historic Tallmadge Circle). Memorial donations may be made to The Coudriet Memorial Scholarship, c/o Archbishop Hoban High School, 1 Holy Cross Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44306.
Donovan Funeral Home, 330-633-3350
[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Monday, December 13, 2010, page B5, col.3]
Bob was in charge of all three of my children as they handed delivery of the BJ down to the next oldest child. He was supportive, pleasant and most helpful. Bob was one of the good people on this earth.
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