Bob may have walked every field in Union and Madison counties while hunting artifacts. Robin found a point at the first field they visited, which kicked off a love for and career in Ohio archaeology for Bob that lasted 70 years. When Bob told him that many farmers still found arrow heads, Robin wanted to go looking for them. Bob became interested in archaeology largely due to his son Robin, who at a young age began asking questions about those who were in Plain City even before the Converse family. He picked up golf later in life, winning the Columbus Senior Open in 1960 and along the way having several hole-in-ones and a double eagle on a par 5. He threw many no-hit and no-run games one during the state tournament competition in 1957, and was inducted into the Fast-pitch Softball Hall of Fame. His teams won numerous state tournaments and went as far as runner up in national competition. One of his favorite pastimes was fast-pitch softball which he began playing while in the service. In high school, he lettered in every sport the school offered and made the all-county basketball team his junior and senior year, and the all-district team his senior year. His artistic ability was matched only by his natural athletic talent, and keen mind. His sign painting turned to painting pictures and creating ink drawn portraits that were given as Christmas cards to his many friends. For many years, he was locally known for his sign painting skills and business. He designed the Jonathon Alder logo that was first painted on the gymnasium floor at the high school (current Junior High). He served on the Plain City Park Board and as president and vice-president of the Jonathan Alder School Board. Bob returned to Plain City to work for Youmans and Son Grain Elevator, and in 1961, joined the historic Henry Boat Company of Plain City as treasurer. He was honorably discharged as a corporal when the war ended. Bob enlisted in the Air Force Aviation Cadet Program while in high school and went into the Air Force within days of graduation.
He is survived by half-sister, Sue Wilson nieces Michele Troyer and Denise Scott all of Plain City nephew Tim Converse of West Jefferson and the love of his life, Elaine Holzapfel of Greenville Ohio. He was born Januin Columbus, Ohio, the son of Harold Smith Converse and Marcella Thayer Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Robin and daughter Connie, brother Jim Converse, half-sister Jeanne Cook, and, as he would say – most of the many people he knew. Since 2015, Converse has pledged more than $1.65 million to LGBTQ organizations including the It Gets Better Project, BAGLY, Out MetroWest, The Ali Forney Center and the Las Fotos Project.Ĭonverse's Pride campaign also celebrates the Found Family with original art, images, film and stories from over 50 contributors from the LGBTQ community on view on the company's website.Robert (Bob) Converse, 96, of Plain City, Ohio died Jat Wayne Hospital in Greenville, Ohio. The collection also includes apparel, laces and headwear inspired by pride, bisexual, pansexual, lesbian, nonbinary, transgender and unity flags "for a more inclusive take on personal expression," according to a release from parent company Nike. Options include the Progress flag, a rainbow gradient print, the "unity flower" and other unique designs. Customize your Chucks with the Progress flag and other LGBTQ-inspired designsĬonverse's annual Pride collection includes a variety of footwear, including rainbow-infused takes on the Run Star Motion, the Chuck 70, the Chuck Taylor All Star, the Lift Ox, the All Star Slide and, for the first time, the One Star.Ĭustomize your Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platforms on the Converse Pride By You site and select designs for the outside and inside body, tongue, heel stripe, lining, laces, eyelets, rubber sidewall, logo, stitching and other elements.
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