Dayton, OH, Ohio - Robert D. McDougal, age 77, of Dayton, passed away January 2, 2026. Robert was born in Caribou, Maine on May 24, 1948, to the late Haze and Shirley McDougal.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; third wife, Penny McDougal; granddaughter, Ellen McDougal; brothers-in-law, Ronald Soucier and Kenneth Bates; and his nephew, Haze A. "Buddy" McDougal IV. He is survived by daughters, Wendy (Darrin Faul) Soto and Julie (Brent) Beaver; son, Robert (Jennifer) McDougal Jr.; grandchildren, Christopher, Samantha, Aidan, Maeve, Mia, Reese, Madison, and Lennon; great-grandchildren, Elam, Emmett, Aurora, and Ares; brothers, Haze A. McDougal III and John McDougal; sisters, Kathleen Soucier, Debra McDougal-Bates, Ellen Bisson, and Donna McDougal; first wife, Louise Bell; as well as his second wife, Patricia.

Robert grew up in Maine and joined the military when he was 18. He initially joined the Marines where he served in Vietnam. Robert then joined the Air Force which he retired from on November 21, 1996. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, and sports-betting. Robert was a loving, generous, and kind father. He will be deeply missed by his children.

A graveside service will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2026, at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St. A visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd.