Robert was born December 8, 1920 in Frankfort, Indiana and moved to Port Charlotte in 1972 from there. He was a WWII veteran serving proudly for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was a retired firefighter in Indiana providing valiant aid to all in need. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who loved and knew him.
He is survived by his daughters, Joyce Ann Locke of El Paso, TX and Tina M. Knisley of Port Charlotte; three sons, Michael J. Cohee and Richard E. Cohee of Port Charlotte, Robert H. Cohee of Raleigh, NC; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Cohee and his son, Thomas A. Cohee.