Dr. Robert Edward Doc Archer, DDS, 66, of Toronto, OH, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Bob was born Sept. 12, 1955, in Steubenville, OH, the only child of the late Ralph E. and Ann M. (Cattrell) Archer.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Toronto High School. He earned his bachelors degree in Zoology and Chemistry from Ohio University graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1976. Bob finished his education at The Ohio State University in 1979 graduating Cum Laude from Dental School. While at Ohio State, Bob was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Academic Honor Society. He became the youngest licensed dentist in the state of Ohio at the age of 23.

Bob started his dental career as an associate with Dr. Frank Rivelle in Wellsville, OH. He then opened his own practice in his hometown of Toronto. Bob loved the practice of dentistry and after 40 years he retired Sept. 12, 2019. He was a member of the American Dental Association and the Eastern Ohio Dental Society.

He was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Toronto and a current member of Starkdale Presbyterian Church in Wintersville. While at Starkdale, Bob was a Ruling Elder, choir member, and he served on various boards. Bob was also a member of the former musical group, The Majesty Quartet, where he sang bass.

Bobs memberships include the Toronto High School Alumni Assocation, lifetime member of the OSU Alumni Association, and the Jefferson Co. Sportsman Club. He was a former volunteer member of the TEMS squad in Toronto and the Toronto Community Band. In his younger years, Bob was an avid golfer. He also was an avid boater, enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie, watching his Buckeyes, and listening to music. Among all his hobbies, his favorite was spending time with his kids.

Bob leaves behind his wife, Bonnie K. (McQuiston) Archer and his two children, Christina Ann Archer and Ryan Edward Archer.

Friends will be received Sunday, October 10 from 1 pm to 4 pm at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH, where his funeral service will be held Monday at 1 pm. Rev. Carl Moore will officiate, and burial will follow in the Toronto Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Toronto High School Band, Starkdale Presbyterian Church, or the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE).

Services Visitation Sunday October 10, 2021 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM J. E. Foster Funeral Homes 701 Findley St. Toronto, OH 43964 Funeral Service Monday October 11, 2021 1:00 PM J. E. Foster Funeral Homes 701 Findley St. Toronto, OH 43964