Robert W. Prill, 84, Gear Cutter

He was born on March 1, 1921 in Cleveland, OH and lived in Lorain all his life. He was a graduate of Lorain High School.

He was a veteran of the US Army Air Force and served during WWII. He was an airplane armorer-seeing action at Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and in Central Europe. For his service he earned EAME Theater Ribbon with 4 bronze stars and the Good Conduct Medal.

Prior to his military tour of duty, he worked at the former American Crucible in Lorain. Following his discharge, he began his career as a gear cutter with the former Thew Shovel. He retired in 1980 after 32 years service.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8686 in Sheffield Lake.

Mr. Prill is survived by his wife of 52 years Rose Marie (nee Glading) Prill, daughters, Laura S Berg of Lorain, Sheila K. Massimiani of Elyria, Linda M. Oliver of Meridian, ID, Gayle L. VanNiel oif South Amherst, son, Wayne R Prill of Edmond, OK, 5 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, his sisters Virginia Grunda of Sheffield Lake, and Dolores Kos of Elyria.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Cecelia (nee Michalski) Prill, sister Lenora Paulovcic, and infant brother Darryl Prill.

Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio on Friday, April 29, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 10:00 am in the Schwartz Spence Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals in Lorain, OH, with Mr. James Hiser officiating.

Robert W. Prill will be buried at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon. Full military honors will be provided by the VFW Post 451 of Lorain.

The family suggest that Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lorain Area Office, 43099 N Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.