Robert A. Wharton, 66, Was active in the Workshop Players and Community Theater

He was born September 14, 1948 in Avon Lake and had resided in Lorain, Oberlin and Massachusetts.

Robert received his Bachelor Degree from the University of Toledo where he was active in theater and comedy routines. He received his Masters Degree from Bowling Green State University and became a licensed Massotherapist after attending the Ohio School of Massotherapy in Akron.

Robert worked in the library at Oberlin College and then worked as a Massotherapist while living in Massachusetts. When he moved back to Ohio, he tended bar at Presti’s Restaurant in Oberlin.

He was active in the Workshop Players and Community Theater.

He is survived by his son Goodwin “Win” Wharton of Los Angeles, California and parents Robert “Fuzz” and Jeanne Wharton (nee Huber) of Lorain.

Cremation will take place and his ashes will be interred at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6155 Rockside Road, Suite 202, Independence, OH 44131.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave, Lorain.

Online condolences can be made at www.gluvna.net.