Robert W. “Bob” Nau, 80 of Caldwell, Ohio

Robert W. “Bob” Nau, age 80, of Caldwell, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his home. He was born April 8, 1946, in Dexter City, son of the late William A. and Bertha A. Fogle Nau. Bob was a 1964 graduate of Southern Noble High School in Dexter City. He retired as a machine operator for the Mahle Corporation in 2009 and owned and operated a family cattle farm for many years. Bob lived a life of service and as a Noble County Commissioner from 2009-2013 and as a Buffalo Twp. Trustee for many years. He was a founding member of the Noble County Habitat for Humanity, was a member of the 4-H Council, a board member for the Noble County Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Noble County Farm Bureau, and a board member for the Noble Water and Soil Conservation District. He was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell. Bob’s family was the center of his life, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Shondrick Nau, whom he married May 8, 1965, and who died September 26, 2008; one great-grandson, Evan D. Sayre; two sisters, Mary Pilcher and Rita Fulton; one brother, Howard Nau; and a special friend, Vicki Robinson.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Pamela L. Nau (Todd Potochnik) and William D. (Kathy) Nau, all of Pleasant City, and Stephen M. (Denise) Nau of Byesville; 5 grandchildren, Stephen M. (Alana) Nau, Jr. of Senecaville, Hope R. (Dylan) Sayre of Beverly, both of whom he raised, Heather (Ivan) Thompson Castaneda, Brittani (Zack) Harbaugh, and Jordan Nau; 14 great-grandchildren, Weston, Everett, Hallie, Maia, Lily, Weston, Bently, Aubrey, Oakley, Waylon, Grayson, Hayle, Mason, and Kolten; two step-grandchildren; two sisters, Ramona Tornes of Waterford and Patricia Lang of Churchtown; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; his fiancé, Sue Langley; and his beloved red heeler, Bandit.

Friends may call Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 2-8PM at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, Caldwell. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be observed Monday, November 16th at 10AM at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caldwell with Rev. Fr. Thomas Nelson as celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org, or to Noble County Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 223, Caldwell, Ohio, 43724. An online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com