Obituary of Robert "Cowboy Bob" Shoemaker

Robert G. Shoemaker, of Symmes Township, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 24th, 2021 at Bethesda North Hospital with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Liberty Township to the late Goldie (Waer) Shoemaker and Robert G. Shoemaker Sr. Also preceded in death by his loving sisters Lola (Earl) Osborne and Delpha (Charlie) Jones, and his brothers Floyd and James Shoemaker. Known to many as “Cowboy Bob,” he was one of the original owners of the Red River Cattle Co. Restaurant and Bar where customers could take the 10lb steak challenge. Cowboy Bob continued to share his passion for grilling by marketing and selling Cowboy Bob’s Secret Wiffle Dust Seasoning. He also worked for many years at Kings Jeep where he made countless friends and his warm, friendly and charismatic personality helped him shine in their sales department. Above all, Bob loved his family. He married Kathleen J. (Leach) Shoemaker in 1995 and was a devoted and loving husband. One of his greatest pleasures was surprising her with flowers or a special gift. He lit up when he spoke of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a loving father to Keri (Bill) Sporing and the late Rob (Elizabeth) Shoemaker, grandfather to Mac Shoemaker, Emmeline (Jason) Burnett, the late Will Ard and Vincent Sporing and great grandfather to Gavin, Alex, Kaleb, and Levi Burnett. Your life was a Blessing Your memory a Treasure You are loved beyond words And missed beyond Measure. The Family would like to thank the wonderful nursing staff at Bethesda North Hospital. If desired, donations may be made to Aaron Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., ML-4013, Cincinnati, OH (45229) or on their website, https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/a/aaron-perlman-center