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Robert Diffenderfer Obituary

Robert Diffenderfer LITITZ, Pa. - Robert L. Diffenderfer, 87, passed away at the United Zion Retirement Community. He was born in Lancaster to the late Chris and Clara (Binsky) Diffenderfer. Bob is survived by his wife Myrtle (Carter) Diffenderfer of Lititz. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past June. He retired after 24 years as a chief with the U.S. Navy. He then retired again with the U.S. Marine Resources Commission in Newport News, Va., before moving back to Lititz. Bob was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Roosevelt in Japan, when the Peace Treaty was signed to end the war. He also participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima. Bob's memberships include NRA, Northern Lights Masonic Life Member, Moose Lodge No. 39, USS Hermitage L.S.D. 34 Reunion Association, Free Reserve Association (Virginia Beach), American Legion Post 0110 Virginia Beach, Life Member VFW Virginia Beach 4809, AMVETS Life Member Post No. 19 Lanc., past president of Metropolitan Music Club. He was a former member of Grace E.C. Lancaster and Virginia Beach Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Paddy Ferrick, wife of Jay, of Lancaster, Pa., and Kathy Diffenderfer Kauffman of Carlisle, Pa.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and a cousin, James D. Diffenderfer of Lancaster. A viewing took place at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pk., Lititz, PA 17543 on Friday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at Virginia Beach Free Will Baptist Church, 210 Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 with the Rev. Dr. J.D. Norris Jr. officiating. A viewing will also take place at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. Entombment will take place at the Rosewood Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Beach Free Will Baptist Church. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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August 29, 2010

Myrt:
We are very sorry to read of Bob's death. Both of you were very good neighbors and friends for a lot of years.
Regretfully, Monday is probably the busiest day we have had this year and we will be unable to show our respects by attending the viewing and funeral. Our prayers, however, will be with you.
Dave & Tillie Rivenbark

Gene @ Mildred Jenkins

August 28, 2010

Dear Myrt,
Sorry that we couldn't be with you,
but would have liked to have. Bob was a very good friend. Come to see us any time.

Love, Gene @ Mildred

Jerry Tolson

August 28, 2010

Dear Family, I am sorry to learn of Bob's passing, I played many rounds of golf with him at the Little Creek golf course in the 70's & 80's. He was a great guy and a true gentleman. Lost track when I left Va. I share your grief and God Bless. Jerry W. Tolson, RET USN CPO

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