1922
Robert
2014
Robert Henry Wunderley
April 16, 1922 — August 30, 2014
Robert Henry Wunderley, 92, of Williamsport, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Meritus Medical Center.
Born April 16, 1922 in McKeesport, PA., he was the son of the late Henry August and Nancy (Lynch) Wunderley.
Robert was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering at Lafayette College.
He was a veteran of the United States Army during W.W.II. While in the Army he was a member of the Rail Splitters Division (84th Infantry), who were active in the Battle of the Bulge and remained in Europe until 1946.
Robert met his wife, Evelyn, while in Army radio school in Easton, PA, where she was worked as a clerk at a 5 &10 cent store. He married her shortly after returning home from W.W.II.
Robert was active in the Boy Scouts from the late 1950's to the late 1970's. He progressed from assistant scout master to area commissioner for Fairfax, VA. He was also very active in barbershop quartet while living in Delaware.
Along with his wife, they were one of the founding members of Epiphany Lutheran Church near Mt. Vernon, VA. He was most recently a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Hagerstown.
Robert retired after 30 years of service for the Department of Defense as an Electrical Engineer.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn L. Wunderley, who died October 2, 2013; a son, David Wunderley; and several siblings.
He is survived by his son, Stephen Wunderley and wife, Debra of Falling Waters, WV; a grandson, Christian Wunderley of Luxembourg, Luxembourg; a granddaughter, Laurel Rietveld and husband Marcus of Dunedin, New Zealand; two sisters, Bernice Pavlic of Jeanette, PA, Laura Martin of TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private and held in Rest Haven Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to a charity of one's choice.
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Born April 16, 1922 in McKeesport, PA., he was the son of the late Henry August and Nancy (Lynch) Wunderley.
Robert was a graduate of McKeesport High School and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in engineering at Lafayette College.
He was a veteran of the United States Army during W.W.II. While in the Army he was a member of the Rail Splitters Division (84th Infantry), who were active in the Battle of the Bulge and remained in Europe until 1946.
Robert met his wife, Evelyn, while in Army radio school in Easton, PA, where she was worked as a clerk at a 5 &10 cent store. He married her shortly after returning home from W.W.II.
Robert was active in the Boy Scouts from the late 1950's to the late 1970's. He progressed from assistant scout master to area commissioner for Fairfax, VA. He was also very active in barbershop quartet while living in Delaware.
Along with his wife, they were one of the founding members of Epiphany Lutheran Church near Mt. Vernon, VA. He was most recently a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Hagerstown.
Robert retired after 30 years of service for the Department of Defense as an Electrical Engineer.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn L. Wunderley, who died October 2, 2013; a son, David Wunderley; and several siblings.
He is survived by his son, Stephen Wunderley and wife, Debra of Falling Waters, WV; a grandson, Christian Wunderley of Luxembourg, Luxembourg; a granddaughter, Laurel Rietveld and husband Marcus of Dunedin, New Zealand; two sisters, Bernice Pavlic of Jeanette, PA, Laura Martin of TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial will be private and held in Rest Haven Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to a charity of one's choice.
www.rsthvn.com
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