Wahl, Robert L. "Bob", 59 of Tipp City passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2013, after a long battle with lung disease. Born April 26, 1954 in Piqua, OH to Richard L. and Betty {Schultz} Wahl, he is preceded in death by his father; Richard. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his loving wife of forty years Jackie {Wells} Wahl, Tipp City, daughters; Annie and her husband Ted Caudill, Oxford, OH and Katie Wahl, Tipp City, his sister; Connie and her husband Darrell Short, Bath, IN, and 3 grandchildren whom he adored; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. Bob was the Vice President of Advanced Machinery Co., Dayton, OH for almost thirty years. A lifelong supporter of Tipp City and its organizations and activities, Bob, along with his wife Jackie, recently was recognized as the inaugural Philanthropists of the Year by the Tipp City Area Community Foundations. He also was a member of the Tippecanoe Historical Society and the Tippecanoe STEAM Boosters and loved cars, fishing and working at everything. Bob never met a stranger and was known for his kind and gentle nature. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, OH 45371, burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City with a luncheon at the basement of the Monroe Township Building. Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Bob to the Wahl Family Fund of the Tipp City Foundations. www.fringsandbayliff.com