Born in Marion, Ohio to Hugh J. and Ernestine Lowman Wiedemann, Bob lived in several small towns in Ohio as he grew up. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he became a fighter pilot. During his 22 ½ year Marine Corps career, he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded several medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as a Lt. Colonel.

Bob had two children, Fritz and Gretchen, with his first wife. After retiring from the USMC, he worked various jobs in Tennessee and North Carolina until he went to work in Saudi Arabia. On one vacation back to the States, Bob visited his cousins in Ada, Ohio.

There he met Virginia (Ginny) Bischoff. A year later, Bob returned to Ada, and he and Ginny got married. Ginny survives Bob today, after being happily married to him for over 45 years.

Bob and Ginny purchased The Village Hardware in Ada, Ohio, which they subsequently developed into an interior design business named The Decorator Shop. In 1991, they sold the business and moved to Fairfield Glade, TN. Bob had a lifelong love for shooting and joined several sportsmen's clubs over the years. Ginny eventually formed a similar passion for shooting, and together they enjoyed many years of shooting in local friendly competitions. Bob also loved golfing and woodworking.

A loving, devoted husband and caring neighbor and friend, Bob will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched.

Memorial donations may be sent to The Bread of Life Rescue Mission in Crossville, TN.