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Robert Galindo Obituary

Robert Lyndon Galindo

Jan 7, 1957 - Sep 27, 2022

Sandusky

Robert Lyndon Galindo, 65, of Sandusky, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center.

He was born Jan. 7, 1957, in Sandusky, to the late William and Ruth (Rodriguez) Galindo.

He was a veteran of U.S. Army, where he received the Good Conduct Medal, Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Robert lived in Castalia and Elyria before moving back to Sandusky.

He was employed by Toft Dairy for over 20 years.

Robert was an excellent husband, dad, and Papa. He had a passion for cooking, cooking in the Army and several area restaurants. He was known to his family as "Bad Apple" because he loved taking things apart and putting them back together. He also was a Cleveland Browns, NASCAR, and Michigan football fan.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Trudy (Mautz) Galindo; children, Derrick Galindo, Angela (Matthew) Clark, and Leah Galindo, all of Sandusky, Roberta (Peter) Heston and Melissa Galindo, both of Elyria, and Daniel (Emmy) Gruver Galindo and Jennifer Galindo, both of Berwick, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Jaci (Ken) Burmeister, Chrissy Galindo Barnette, and Jeanie (Brad) Linton, all of Sandusky, Raymond (Carla) Galindo and Richard (Marianne) Galindo, both of Elyria, Ronnie (Gail) Galindo of Lorain, Bonnie Lane of Cleves, Ohio, Bill Galindo of Castalia, Mary Schoenberger of Shawnee, Kansas, and James Adams of Norwalk; sister-in-law, Debbie Galindo of Pensacola, Florida; and several nieces, nephews, and many others and he loved them all.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Russell Galindo; sister, Bernadina in infancy; brother-in-law, Chuck Lane; and other family members.

At his request, cremation will take place and there will be no services.

Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting toftfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sandusky Register on Oct. 1, 2022.

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Kathleen Runkle

October 1, 2022

Dear Trudy and family, We were so very saddened, and sorry to learn of Robert's passing. We are thinking of you all, and remembering precious Robert, such a kind man. It was a joy to have been your neighbors for 25 years and watch your beautiful family grow! Much Love, & many prayers to surround you and your family Kathie and Jerry Runkle

Diana Bullard

October 1, 2022

Trudy and family, I'm so sorry and want you to know I'm thinking about you.

Tammy Ranaldi

September 28, 2022

Prayers and condolences for the family and friends. So sorry for your loss. God bless you and yours and keep you in His care. Tammy Ranaldi and Dennis A. and family .

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