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Robert Edward ‘Bob’ Straub, of White Sulphur Springs WV, passed away quietly in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a long stay at the Lewisburg Healthcare Center in Ronceverte, WV.

Bob was born September 20, 1954, in Clifton Forge, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, James G. Straub of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Mary E. Straub of White Sulphur Springs, WV. He is also preceded in death by his third wife, Norma Tingler Straub.

He is survived by his children, Kylene Lovejoy (James) of Morgantown, WV, Justin Straub (Jessica) of Ronceverte, WV, Lauren Straub of White Sulphur Springs, WV; and nine grandchildren, with another one on the way. He is also survived by his siblings, Susan DeNolf of Myrtle Beach, SC, James Straub (Wendy) of Midlothian, VA, Joan Straub of Fairfax, VA, Mary Altenhof (Jeffrey) of Ashburn, VA; and two nieces and four nephews; with one great-niece and one great-nephew.

There will be a visitation on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home, White Sulphur Springs, WV.

A Catholic mass of burial will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, White Sulphur Springs, WV. on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Loretto Catholic Cemetery.

All are welcome.

Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Submitted by Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs.

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