Robert J. Carroll, Sr, 73, of Van Wert, passed away at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft Wayne, on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Robert was born on July 15, 1951, in Van Wert, to Woodrow Carroll and Betty (Snyder) Keirns.Robert attended Van Wert High School and loved playing football. On April 12, 1980, he married Diane (Rickard) Rase. They were married for 44 years.He worked for the City of Van Wert for 32 years, retiring in February 2012. Robert loved to fish, hunt, camp, bowl, play cards, and Yahtzee. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Diane of Van Wert; son, Robert J. (Jason Gurwell) Carroll, Jr of Van Wert; 5 step-children, Tammy (Terry) Chrisman, Suzy McClure, Craig (Rhonda Lathrop) Rase, Brian Rase, and Tracy (Robin Mengerink) Rase all of Van Wert; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Eddie (Diana) Keirns of Van Wert; Gary (Judy) Carroll of Alabama, Harry (Lisa Stripe) Keirns of Van Wert; Dave (Mia) Keirns of Van Wert; sister in law, Deb (Tony) Krick of Van Wert; and a brother in law, Robert Rickard. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Betty; a son-in-law, Jody McClure; and a brother, Mike Carroll. A celebration of Robert’s life will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Van Wert V.F.W. Post #5803. Online condolences may be expressed at www. alspachgearhart.com.Any flowers and gifts can be delivered to 814 E. Sycamore St, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.Arrangements have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 S. Washington St, Van Wert, Ohio