Former Hillsboro city treasurer Bob Storer passes away
Robert "Bob" Storer. (Photo courtesy of Turner Funeral Homes)
Former Hillsboro city treasurer and longtime community servant Robert “Bob” Storer passed away Tuesday, April 2.
He was 80.
Storer worked as Hillsboro city treasurer for several years, stepping down in 2017, when he chose not to run for reelection. A graduate of Hillsboro High School, he was employed in banking for 39 years.
Along with his career, Storer was an active member of the Hillsboro community, including holding terms as treasurer of the Hillsboro Elks Lodge 361 and the Hillsboro Recreation Commission. He also served as a member of the Hillsboro Jaycees, Hillsboro Civic Association, Hillsboro Habitat Association and Hillsboro Rotary Club.
Storer also was a longtime softball and baseball coach for many years, including leading the American Legion baseball team to the state tournament in 1986 and 1988. He served as Shaffer Park commissioner for 17 years.
Storer is survived by his wife of 59 years, Christine Rhoads Storer; their daughters, Vicki (Mike) Collins and Kim (Jeffery) Johnson; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 5 from 4-7 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Funeral services will take place Saturday, April 6 at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow services in the Hamer Township Cemetery.
To read the complete obituary, or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc or see: https://highlandcountypress.com/obituaries/robert-e-bob-storer.
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Storer Passing
Bob and I were hired in 1965 within two weeks of each other by Bob Hodson at the Hillsboro Bank and Savings. Between working with each other for over 25 years at the HBSC and NCB, we were in the Jaycees together. Therefore we got to know each other very well. There never was a finer and more enjoyable person to be around. His devotion to his family, the citizens of Hillsboro and the Highland County community is an inspiration. Kathy and my thoughts go to Christine and the girls.
John Levo
BOB STORER
We lost a great community leader, Mr. Bob Storer. Thanks for all you did for my family in the banking industry and your KINDNESS!! RIP MY FRIEND!
Russ Roland and Family!