Columbus, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland today released the following statement on the loss of Southern Ohio native Bob Evans:
“Bob Evans was a true original,” Strickland said. “His life’s work was bringing the warmth, hospitality and good food of Ohio to rest of the nation. I’ve appreciated the opportunity to know Bob personally and greatly admired his wit, his intellectual curiosity and his deep love for his native state. We here in Ohio are all proud of him, and we are all deeply saddened by his passing.”