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Day, Robert R

Day, Robert R

Male 1926 - 2018  (91 years)

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  • Name Day, Robert R 
    Nickname Bob 
    Birth 13 Aug 1926  Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Cemetery Schencks Cemetery, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Death 9 Jan 2018  College Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Mount Nittany Medical Center 
    Obituary 11 Jan 2018  State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Centre Daily Times 
    • Robert R. Day August 13, 1926 January 9, 2018 Robert R. Day, 91, of Howard, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born on August 13, 1926, in Howard, the son of the late Charles Thomas and Charlotte Mae Schenck Day. He married Alice Louise Confer on August 16, 1947, they were married for 49 years; she preceded him in death in 1996. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII where he served on the U.S.S. Beatty Destroyer and was proud to have been a Tin Can Sailor. Bob was a rural letter carrier for 35 years on Howard RD route, he retired in 1991. He was a graduate of Howard High School class of '44 where he served as the class president. He was a member of the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities over many years. He was a charter member of the VFW since 1946, and had served as a past commander. He was also a charter member of the Howard Areas Lions Club where he had served as secretary, director and was distinguished as a Melvin Jones Recipient. He was also a charter member of the Howard Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Bob was a member of the Oak Flat Hunting Club. Bob was an avid bowler, he enjoyed camping at the Pleasant Valley Camp Grounds, taking in nature and was an avid photographer. Bob is survived by five children, Dora Lea (Terry) Watson, of Howard, Bonnie Rae (Charles) Rosamilia, of Lock Haven, Charles "Chuck" Thomas (Karen) Day, of Bellefonte, Robert Eugene (Lori) Day, of Cleona and Amy Louise (Richard) Armstrong, of Lewisburg; six brothers, Richard Day, Arlin Day, Donald Day, Gordon Day, Larry Day, and Gary Day; two sisters, Donna Flaig and Judy Gephart; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his companion of the last fifteen years Mary Kay Kline. Friends and family will be received on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church, 551 Hunter Run Rd., Howard. Private funeral services will be held at the family's convenience with Pastor Mark Johnson Officiating. He will be laid to rest at Schenck Cemetery in Howard Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Chapel United Methodist Church. Online condolences at www.Kader-Neff.com
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    _UID D9C1ABAE57874BA0A3560B337F154208D1F8 
    Burial Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    Schencks Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Charles George Thomas Day,   b. 26 Oct 1904, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Dec 1991
    Maternal Line: Elizabeth Brubacher,   b. UNKNOWN   d. UNKNOWN
    Person ID I10702  Family Tree
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2018 

    Father Day, Charles George Thomas,   b. 26 Oct 1904, DuBois, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Dec 1991 (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Schenck, Charlotte May,   b. 16 Aug 1908, Howard Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Jul 2004, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 95 years) 
    Marriage 13 Mar 1926  Liberty Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2570  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Confer, Alice Louise,   b. 21 Jan 1929, Howard, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Jun 1996 (Age 67 years) 
    Marriage 16 Aug 1947 
    Children 
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    Family ID F3606  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Jul 2023