Frank "Bob" Lands

Frank Robert (Bob) Lands, II, 74, of Stoutsville, Ohio, died on April 11, 2024 at the James Cancer Center surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born July 10, 1949 in Circleville, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Katherine Lands. He was a 1967 graduate of Logan Elm High School. Bob’s life exemplified servant leadership and the importance of family. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Stoutsville. He served for fifty years as a volunteer member of the Clearcreek Township Fire Department, later also volunteering as a paramedic in their EMS. He was a member of the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry (Grange) serving various leadership positions at the state and county levels. Additionally, he served on the Washington Township Zoning Board and dedicated time coaching and umpiring various youth baseball and softball leagues. Bob began his career working with his late father at a family-owned farm-implement dealership in Stoutsville. He later became an employee of Logan Elm School District before retiring in 2007. He also enjoyed working with his family operating the Lands Christmas Tree Farm. Bob loved spending time with family, camping and traveling with his wife and traveling partners Bruce and Lola Garrett. Whether he was on a long meandering trip to nowhere or a trip to visit and cheer on his grandkids, there was usually a card game involved. He never met a stranger and loved

cracking a joke to a get a smile. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years Diana (Schaal) Lands; his daughter Angie (Bob) Winter; his son Rob (Tara) Lands; grandchildren Ellie, Devin, Cole, Brendan, and Caroline; his brother Keith (Becky) Lands; sisters-in-law Jeanie Lands, Debra (Jim) Garrett, Darlene (Rick) Kiser; brother-in-law Don (Bev) Schaal; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents and in-laws, he was preceded in death by his brother Jim Lands, brother-in-law Dennis Schaal; niece Chris Minor; and nephew Jason Schaal. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with burial to follow in Hitler Ludwig Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Monday from 4-7 and Tuesday 10-11 In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory may be made to either St. Paul United Methodist Church or Clearcreek Township Fire & EMS. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.