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Robert Bletscher Obituary

Bletscher, Robert Dale 89 Nov. 13, 1921 Sept. 22, 2011 In loving memory of our father, Robert Bletscher, who went to be with the Lord Sept. 22, 2011. Born in Bala, Kan., he received Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at age 8. At age 12 he was called to preach the Word. He graduated from Western Union College, LeMars, Iowa, in 1947 and received a Master of Divinity from Western Evangelical Seminary, Milwaukie, Ore., in 1949. In 1950, Bob and Grayce (Pike) Bletscher married in Friesen Chapel at Jennings Lodge Conference Grounds in Milwaukie. After pastoring a church in Offerly, Kan., for five years, Bob and Grayce moved back to Oregon and pastored the Lents/Valley View Evangelical Church for 34 years. Although he retired in 1989, he continued to teach God's Word, council people and lead Bible studies influencing lives and pointing them in the direction of Jesus for an additional 22 years. Bob is survived by his wife, Grayce; children, Robert L., Timothy, Jon, Steven and Elisabeth Comfort; and 12 grandchildren. Dad, we love you and are very proud to be your wife, sons, daughter and grandchildren. We are grateful for your prayers and example of the Christian life. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, in Valley View Evangelical Church, 11501 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas. Because of Bob's passion for youth, the family requests donations in lieu of flowers to Youth Ministries at Faith On Hill Evangelical Church, Milwaukie.

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Published by The Oregonian on Oct. 9, 2011.

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joy odom

August 29, 2012

Bletscher Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. One of my dad's best friend

Courtney

August 27, 2012

Grampa I miss you.

Bob & Sue Bastiani

October 16, 2011

You all have our love and prayers..Didn't get the privilege of meeting Pastor Bob, but we know his son Jon, Lori, & children. We are sorry for your loss but so glad you have the hope of Heaven..FACE to Face with Jesus! Just think of it! xoxo

Jim & Sharon Skates

October 12, 2011

We were saddened to hear that Bob had passed on, we always enjoyed seeing him on our walks around the neighborhood. He was always cheerful. We will miss him.

Steve & Linda Guthrie

October 11, 2011

Bob Sr. alway remined me of Billy Graham. He had such wisdom and kindness. I don't ever remember him without a smile on his face. We're so sorry for the ones he left behind, but we're glad he has finally reached his reward with Christ. See you in heaven Bob...

Druella Lancaster

October 10, 2011

Rev. Bletscher has always been a blesing in my life. always encouraging me to keep my faith, never judgmental but found answers to my questions. He married my husband and me many years ago. My condolence to his wife and family. We will cherish our good memories and know he has gone to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Pastor Bletscher was a natural, understanding, kind, non jugemental gental man and yet came across with his ministry so you understood. Thanks Rev Betscher for touching my life.
May God Bless his wife and family as they shared him with us all.
Ml
Druella Lancaster

Tanja Bass

October 9, 2011

I appreciated his never-ending, unconditional kindness! He never missed an opportunity to be kind and smile! When he easily could have passed judgement, he would smile and be genuinely kind!

Joelle Johnson

October 9, 2011

Love and miss you <3

Sharon Harris/Bacon

October 9, 2011

So sorry to hear of the lost of Rev. Bletscher. He was such a wonderful man. He performed at least 6 weddings that I can remember for our family memebers and friends. He will be dearly missed. Rev Bletscher was truely an man of christ. Thank you so much for sharing the word of God.

Cindy Johnson

October 9, 2011

There will never be another like Pastor Bob. He taught me to always have faith and to be true to myself. His genuine smile warmed the hearts of all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Cindy Johnson

joy koth-odom

October 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He is now rejoicing with dad now.

Joe McDonald

October 9, 2011

How can one relate the impact Pastor Bob has had on so many of us? Pastor Bob demonstrated, by his daily life, the values he taught from the pulpit.
Thank you for all you have done throughout your long and devoted life.

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