Bob Gain

Robert Gain, age 87, of Timberlake, passed away November 14, 2016. He was born in Akron on June 21, 1929 to his parents, Zeman and Mary Gaichin Both Deceased. Bob was a defensive tackle and backup kicker for the Cleveland Browns in the 1950's to 1960's. He played in 5 Pro Bowls: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1962. He played in 3 winning world championships with the Browns. He was the co-captain of the team in 1950. He also played in the All Canadian League in 1951 with the Ottawa Rough Riders and won the Grey Cup. He graduated from the University of Kentucky and was a member of the All Legend Team, and was also voted as All-Century. Bob won the Outland Trophy for being the best college lineman in the country. While on the UK team, he won a National Championship. Bob was voted into the National Collegiate Hall of Fame in 1980. He had previously been inducted into the West Virginia, Kentucky Athletic, Akron, and Cleveland Pro Halls of Fame as well as Dapper Dan's Hall of Fame in Pittsburgh. He was on the Board of Trustees for the Freedom House and the Cleveland Touch Down Club. He was also a past president for the Cleveland Touch Down Club. Bob was a member of the NFL Players Association. He was a past president and alumni of the Cleveland NFL. Bob was the chairman of the Lake County Heart Association for 7 Years. Bob was also in the Kentucky National Guard and ROTC from 1947- 1950. He was a US Airforce Veteran having served in Korea. Bob was an avid golfer. He was devoted to doing charity work to benefit the less fortunate, especially the Freedom House and children on behalf of the Cleveland Browns. He would go to any length to be of service to the community. He was a devoted and caring family man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, son, nephew, cousin and friend. He will be greatly missed. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Katherine "Kitty" Gain Bastin, his children, Jerry Lynn Johnny Walls, Janis Gain and Judy Ann Karl Kennedy Gain, his grandchildren, Robert Crystal, Greg, Laura Jean Cecil, Johnnie Lynn, Anthony, Dustin, C. J. Holly and Michelle Greg, his 14 great grandchildren, his 5 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his aunt Olga. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, 6 pm at Monreal Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Friday, November 18, from 2-6 pm at the Monreal Funeral Home, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake.

Bob Gain

June 21, 1929 - November 14, 2016

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