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Robert Umlauf Obituary
June 13, 2011
Robert J. Umlauf, 81, of 6 Linden Court, Ashland, passed away Monday morning at Saint Catherine Medical Center Fountain Springs.
Born in Locustdale, April 2, 1930, he was a son of the late Jacob and Ruth Shields Umlauf.
He was a graduate of the former Ashland High School, Class of 1948, later serving in the Navy on the USS Harwood during the Korean Conflict, receiving the Navy Occupation Korean Service Medal.
After serving his country, he entered his career in insurance, working for the Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co., and later retiring from the Nationwide Insurance Co., where he was a claims adjuster until his retirement in 1985.
During retirement, he worked for Bob Weaver Chevrolet, Pottsville, as a parts delivery man.
Active in Schuylkill County politics, he was a Republican committeeman and was elected to three six-year terms as a Butler Township supervisor.
He was a member of Ashland Lodge 294 F&AM, Prince of Peace Commandery 39, Ashland, and Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon.
Preceding him in death were two brothers, Charles and Lewis Umlauf.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Sarah Boyer Umlauf; two sons, William Evans and his wife, Elaine, Wernersville, and Paul Evans and his wife, Jane, Ashland; a sister, Carol Deeter and her husband, Richard, Hegins; a grandson, Chad Evans; nephews, nieces and cousins.
Military graveside funeral services will be held in Christ Church Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorials may be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 E. Biddle St., Gordon, PA 17936. Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of arrangements.
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for Robert Umlauf
sally rutko
June 8, 2020
YOU WERE A GREAT COUSIN, LOVED YOU.MISS YOU.
June 23, 2011
Bill and family;
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...my thoughts are with you.
Denise Matino Rhoads, Skaneateles, NY
Bob & Jane Baur
June 20, 2011
Sarah and Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you in this time of sadness, may you find strength in God and comfort in the warm and loving thoughts of others.
MaryLou Barrett
June 17, 2011
Aunt Sall,Paul,Bill
I send my deepest condolences,UNCLE Bob will be missed by many he was a great guy.please let me know if you need anything
Edward Jalonski
June 16, 2011
We are sorry to hear about his passing. We knew Bob as a fine man and will be missed by his many friends. Edward and Lori Jalonski
Butch and Cheryl Knorr
June 16, 2011
To Aunt Sal, Paul and Bill,Our thoughts are with you all and please accept our condolences in the passing of Bob.
Scott & Marjorie Umlauf
June 15, 2011
Dear Aunt Sarah, Paul and Bill,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Bob. Please take solace in the fact he is hanging out with his kid brother and my Dad again, Lewis and Nan & Pop. We are sending our love to all of you.
June 15, 2011
Mrs. Umlauf, Bill and family,
My sincere sympathy on Bob's passing. I worked with Bob and Bill at Groody Appraisals.
Arlene Merritt, Gordon
walt & sally rutko
June 15, 2011
Dear Sarah, I was so sorry to read of Bobs passing,so sorry we didnt stay closer.Walt and I send our deepest sympathy.You are in our prayers.
Betty Jane Gable Sampson
June 15, 2011
Sarah,
My deepest sympathy in your loss of Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
MaryLou Barrett
June 15, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AUNT SALL, PAUL,BILL
IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE LEAVE ME KNOW
Randy & Deb Fetterolf
June 14, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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