Bob and the former Jane Dickrede were married on July 4, 1962, at St. John the Evangelist Church in Delphos, the Rev. Joseph Schill officiating.

They have five children, Cindy (Dave) Burgei, Jeff (Janice) Hanneman, Melanie (Mike) Lauth, Amy (Tony) Kahle and Traci (Keith) Schierloh; eight grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Hanneman, Brittany and Brandon Lauth, Jenna and Chandler Kahle and Derrick and Drew Schierloh.

The couple is retired.