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Robert OCHSNER Obituary
Robert H. OCHSNER Bob Ochsner peacefully passed away at home on May 6, 2012, at the age of 90. He grew up in West Seattle, graduated W.S. High, and married his neighborhood sweetheart, Patricia. He worked at Boeing, then joined the US Naval Reserve and was stationed at Catalina Island. Shortly after returning to Seattle, he started his own auto dealership, Bob Ochsner Cars, which he operated for 55 years at various locations in Seattle, with the last and longest location in W.S. Bob was a community leader and gave his time as President of Rotary, Kiwanis, and the Washington Independent Auto Dealers Assoc. He was also active in Big Brothers, Little League, the Magnolians, Seattle Elks Club, and sponsored local race cars. He had a strong work ethic, an outgoing personality, was a prolific story teller, and the king of one liners- "this, that, and the next thing". Bob loved to garden, tinker around the house, dig clams, swim in Puget Sound at his summer cabin in Indianola, and play cribbage or pinnacle with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, and 5 of 6 children; Robert, Linda, Jim, Kathy, John, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Today, Friday, at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 3218 W. Barrett St., 98199. Please sign Bob's on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & HarveyTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jack Meduna
May 12, 2012
Sad to hear about Mr Ochsner's passing. My prayers and thoughts are for his entire family. Bought my first car ( 1955 Murcury Montclair) from him in 1963 while attending O'Dea High School. He let me make 6 payments directly to him with no interest. A very nice man.
Jack Meduna
West Seattle
Susan Howe
May 11, 2012
"Mr" Ochsner was a friend of my parents, John and Connie Bolenbaugh and they said he was the most honest used car salesman there was. Graduated with his daughter, Carol, from Queen Anne High School. Bought my first car from Bob, a '56 Mercury and later my husband and I bought a 72 Ford pick-up which we had for thirty years. Nice, nice man, he will be missed
William McCabe PER
May 9, 2012
Bob was a well known member of the Seattle Elks.At the time of his passing, he was the third longest serving member of our Lodge. Always a quick whit, Bob will be remembered fondly by his brothers as a great cribbage player and storyteller.
Dan Fresonke
May 9, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Bob's wife and family. Bob was a terrific man and a good friend. I had the pleasure of buying three cars from him. We'll miss him here in Magnolia
David Lawson
May 9, 2012
Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. When I opened "Car-Tronics" next to his West Seattle location, Bob took me under his wing. He introduced me to Rotary Club, and always had time for me to come over and share "retail" stories. His positive and caring attitude, continue to inspire me...
Arthur "Kip" Marriott
May 9, 2012
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our families lived across the street from each other in Magnolia and my siblings and I were friends with several of their children. Heaven surely has a place for such a friendly, generous and genuinely funny man.
Bob Hawkins
May 9, 2012
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. As a young boy living next door to the family on 31st in Magnolia I've managed to keep in touch at the West Seattle lot for many years. Bob gave me my first job as a "lot boy" when at 1st and Spokane Street and bought and sold many of our family cars. He will be missed.
Larry Austin
May 9, 2012
we are sorry to learn of the passing of Bob. I worked for and with him for several years and was always impressed with his lust and love of life.
May 9, 2012
John and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Bob, but what you've written sounds like he shared a great life with you. My thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you. Sincerely, Dawn McCorkle
Barbara Enstrom
May 9, 2012
I was so saddened by this news. I've known Bob many years from his relationship with The Bank of California. "this that and the next thing" brought a smile and tears. Bob will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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