Robert “Bob” D. Hric Courts
Robert “Bob” D. Hric of Strongsville, Ohio passed away in 2024 surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, coach, and friend whose impact will be felt for generations.
Bob was the devoted husband of Kathy, lovingly known only to him as “Kate,” and together they built a life filled with laughter, hard work, and unconditional love. He was the proud father of Jeff (Heather), Dan, and Kristy (Ryan), and the adoring grandfather of Raistlin (Erica), Gavin, Logan, Mercy, Malcolm, Rowan, and Griffin. Bob’s legacy continues through his great-grandchildren, Vyvian and Sylas.
Sports were always a part of Bob’s life, from his days playing sand volleyball and Wallyball to schooling neighborhood kids in driveway basketball games. He shared his love of skiing—his greatest sporting passion—with his children and coached their soccer teams, always showing up, always supporting them.
Bob taught his family how to stand up for what they believed in, how to stand strong without picking fights, and how to win—and lose—with grace. He modeled what it meant to love deeply, advise wisely, and make the people around him feel stronger, braver, and better.
But beyond the courts and the slopes, Bob was a builder in every sense of the word. He taught his children how to use tools and face challenges. His lessons weren’t just about tools, though—they were about life. He set the standard for what it meant to be a father, a partner, and a man of integrity. He didn’t just teach his children how to build a house, he taught them how to build a home.
He was always making his home better for his family. For them, memories of Christmas will always smell like sawdust and Minwax. His laughter, advice, and unwavering support will live on in every project, every holiday, and every life he touched.
To his family, Bob was more than a father—he was the man who made them look forward to being parents and grandparents themselves, in hopes they could be half as good at it as he was.
He is missed more than words can say.
