Robert “Bobby” Eugene Linkous, age 64, of Kirtland, died June 15, 2023, at MetroHealth, Cleveland.
Born April 9, 1959, in Cleveland, to Robert E. and Betty Jane (nee Reed) Linkous, he lived on the same property his entire life.
Bob was the president/owner of Links Auto & Truck in Cleveland since 1986, from which he recently retired. He worked for the family business then acquired it from his father.
He was an avid horseman; he had a passion for horses and worked with several local trainers and farms.
Bob was an avid boater, spending every summer at the Mentor Lagoons, where he docked for over 25 years.
His family and friends were very important to him as well as his “fur babies” Phoebe and Miss Kitty.
Survivors include his wife, Annette (nee Petrof), whom he married May 2, 2009; siblings Shirley (Leroy) Hale, of Chardon, David (Angela) Linkous, of Mentor on the Lake, and Janet (Tim) Carver, of Chardon.
He was affectionately referred to as “Uncle Wonderful” by his many nephews and nieces, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Bob also leaves his mother-in-law, Julia Petrof, of Mayfield Heights; sisters-in-law, Susan (Tom) Steck, of Brookville, Ohio, and Cheryl (Ed) Radvansky, of Aurora.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Gene” and Betty (nee Reed) Linkous; sisters Kathy Chick and Deborah Linkous; and father-in-law, Charles Petrof.
The family will receive friends June 20, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by the funeral service at 12 noon.
Burial will immediately follow at Kirtland Cemetery.
The family requests donations to the Ronald McDonald House, 10415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 (https://www.rmhcneo.org/)
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
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