MOUNT VERNON – Robert Poland, 84, of Mount Vernon passed away on Sept. 16, 2022, at Danbury Senior Living. He was born March 13, 1938, in Zanesville.
Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from Xerox after 40 years of service. He was an adjunct professor at Waubonsee Community College in Aurora, IL. He was also a retired operations manager for Grace United Methodist Church. Robert was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville, IL and upon returning to Mount Vernon the Mulberry United Methodist Church. Robert was a member of the Rotary Club and was a past president of the Aurora-Naperville Rotary Club. He enjoyed reading about American history and exercising. Robert loved traveling and running. He was a humorous guy who loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Judi (Millisor) Poland; a son, Rob (Angie) Poland of Joliet, IL; a daughter, Julie Poland of Naperville, IL; a sister, Marla (Chuck) McCutchen of Mount Vernon; a grandson, Robert David Poland of Joliet, IL; step grandchildren Josh, Jana and Julia Gautschy, IL; a nephew, Mike (Holly) McCutchen of Mount Vernon; and his beloved canine, Sammi.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Patten; and stepfather Cliff Patten.
Memorial contributions can be made in Robert's memory to The Alzheimer's Association or Dogs of Knox FUND, 11819 Pleasant Valley Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Mulberry United Methodist Church, 205 North Mulberry St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. following the calling hours. Graveside services will follow the funeral at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens with full military honors.
