1927
Robert
2013
Robert Franklin Chamberlain Sr.
September 9, 1927 — August 19, 2013
Robert Franklin Chamberlain, Sr. passed away Monday, August 19, 2013. "Bob" was born September 9, 1927 in Little Valley, New York.
He originally honored our country by serving in the U.S. Navy and re-enlisted to the U.S. Army. He chose not to go into officer's training when offered by his commanders. Robert Chamberlain, Sr. became the highest ranking NCO as a Sergeant Major years prior to his honorable discharge and settled in Hastings with his wife, Patsy, of 61 years.
His intelligent mind, perseverance, and broad interests lead him into lengthy intense hobbies. In the 1950's he competed in making large model airplanes and flying them by hand controls from the ground. He baked multiple varieties of bread to provide for family and friends. He worked patiently and tirelessly teaching his sons safety and legal use of target shooting and driving dirt bikes. His youngest son who served in the Marine Corps became quite the sharp shooter with Bob's knowledge of ballistics. One of his greatest joys was driving throughout the U.S. with his wife, children and grandchildren. He often tried to educate his family about the United States and visited multiple national parks. He enjoyed genealogy and photography, traveling the country visiting distant relatives.
He met Patsy Hill while she studied nursing in South Bend, Indiana. After her graduation, they married on October 13, 1951.
They had four children together; all while "Bob" was stationed at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He was able to keep his family with him throughout their moves to Falls Church, VA while he served at the Pentagon and during the "Cuban Missile Crisis". He served in Greenland and Vietnam alone and upon continued service, family was with him in France, Kentucky, and various places in Virginia and Michigan.
"Bob" is survived by his children Robert F. Chamberlain, Jr., Lynne (Thomas) Krul, Bruce (Marilyn) Chamberlain, his grandchildren, Melissa, Jason, Michelle, Rosie, Justin, Phillip, three great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Ty and William, and his mother-in-law, Pauline Puttbrese.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patsy of 61 years, his mother, his son, Albert "Yogi" Chamberlain and one sibling, Diane Bailey.
Contributions can be made to U.S. Veterans or Charity of Ones Choice.
Public opening for services at Irving Townhip Cemetery and celebration of a wonderful life at 1:00 pm; Friday, August 23, 2013.
He originally honored our country by serving in the U.S. Navy and re-enlisted to the U.S. Army. He chose not to go into officer's training when offered by his commanders. Robert Chamberlain, Sr. became the highest ranking NCO as a Sergeant Major years prior to his honorable discharge and settled in Hastings with his wife, Patsy, of 61 years.
His intelligent mind, perseverance, and broad interests lead him into lengthy intense hobbies. In the 1950's he competed in making large model airplanes and flying them by hand controls from the ground. He baked multiple varieties of bread to provide for family and friends. He worked patiently and tirelessly teaching his sons safety and legal use of target shooting and driving dirt bikes. His youngest son who served in the Marine Corps became quite the sharp shooter with Bob's knowledge of ballistics. One of his greatest joys was driving throughout the U.S. with his wife, children and grandchildren. He often tried to educate his family about the United States and visited multiple national parks. He enjoyed genealogy and photography, traveling the country visiting distant relatives.
He met Patsy Hill while she studied nursing in South Bend, Indiana. After her graduation, they married on October 13, 1951.
They had four children together; all while "Bob" was stationed at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He was able to keep his family with him throughout their moves to Falls Church, VA while he served at the Pentagon and during the "Cuban Missile Crisis". He served in Greenland and Vietnam alone and upon continued service, family was with him in France, Kentucky, and various places in Virginia and Michigan.
"Bob" is survived by his children Robert F. Chamberlain, Jr., Lynne (Thomas) Krul, Bruce (Marilyn) Chamberlain, his grandchildren, Melissa, Jason, Michelle, Rosie, Justin, Phillip, three great-grandchildren, Brooklynne, Ty and William, and his mother-in-law, Pauline Puttbrese.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Patsy of 61 years, his mother, his son, Albert "Yogi" Chamberlain and one sibling, Diane Bailey.
Contributions can be made to U.S. Veterans or Charity of Ones Choice.
Public opening for services at Irving Townhip Cemetery and celebration of a wonderful life at 1:00 pm; Friday, August 23, 2013.
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