Robert E Caughhorn

Robert E Caughhorn, 57, left this world for his heavenly home on April 11, 2026. He passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center after a lengthy battle.

Rob graduated from Morrison R. Waite High School in 1987 and attended the University of Toledo for 3 years, working towards a degree in political science. He would later in life take classes in both journalism and graphic design. A former employee of Securitas, his last assignment for 12 years was as the head of security for Champion Spark Plug in Toledo until their closing. He had been unable to work for the past 14 years due to disability. Thanks to his hero organ donor, he received a liver transplant in 2015 and was able to make 11 more years of memories due to their generosity.

He married Lisa (Panyuscsik) Caughhorn on October 2, 1993 and they were married until October 3, 2009.

Rob had many passions in life. Until his health would no longer allow, he enjoyed hiking. His travels took him to hike National Parks including Denali, Zion, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Shenandoah, and Isle Royale. He had many visits to the Great Smoky Mountains and Pokagon State Park.

Music was his therapy and he enjoyed writing songs and attending concerts, which helped to renew his soul. Attending the Garth Brooks concert in Central Park was at the top of his concert memory list. His last concert was Skillet just days prior to his injury and I’m so glad he was able to experience that. He was eagerly anticipating getting stronger to attend the Foo Fighters concert in August.

Rob certainly loved his sports and accumulated so many memories traveling to events. He bled Black and Gold as all his favorite pro teams came out of Pittsburgh. His hometown teams were important too and he still loved to attend Walleye and Mud Hens games when able.

He spent most of his time reading where he could still escape into the pages. He often would read a novel in a day. He was a book reviewer for Amazon and was thrilled to get first dibs at the new releases.

The youngest of 11 children, Rob was born January 2, 1969 to George and Josephine (Gregor) Caughhorn in Toledo, OH. He was preceded in death by both parents as well as brothers George II (Betty), Richard (Brenda), and James Caughhorn, and sisters Donna Fraley and Shirley Caughhorn. He is survived by brother Gary Caughhorn and sisters Patricia Kitchen, Linda Belcher, Carol Zuljevic, and Doris McDaniel as well as a host of many other family members. Also left to cherish his memory is his ex-wife, caregiver, and best friend, Lisa Caughhorn, her fiancé and “brother from another mother” Kelly Conley, and their family. Their grandson Marcell Conley was a light in Rob’s life for the last 7 years. Rob assisted in caregiving during Marcell’s early years and loved to spoil him. Marcell could do no wrong in Uncle Rob’s eyes and they brought each other so much joy.

We wish to thank the staff at all of the facilities that have cared for Rob on his journey for their compassion and care: UTMC, Dana Cancer Center, University Hospitals Cleveland, Mercy Perrysburg, Mercy St. Vincent, Mercy St. Charles, Advanced Specialty Hospital, and Rehabilitation Hospital of NW Ohio.

Per Rob’s wishes, there will be no services. He wished to return to Glacier National Park one final time. If you are so inclined, please consider donating to the fundraiser to assist with his final expenses.

“I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance” - Garth Brooks / The Dance

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