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Robert Lineweber Obituary
Robert was born on April 20, 1928, in Derby, to Archie and Grace (Moselle) Lineweber.
Robert married the love of his life, Marjorie Frances (Marquardt), in February 1950 and together they raised seven children in Groton and Ledyard.
Bob joined the U.S. Air Force in 1946 as an bombsight maintenance engineer, where he faithfully served for three years. He then worked at Pfizer in Groton for 37 years in the caffeine department, retiring as a shift supervisor.
Bob is survived by his children, David Lineweber and Catherine Voegtlin of Hubbard, Oregon, Mark Lineweber and Ann Marie Jansen of Waterford, Gretchen and Robert Young of Canterbury, Erick Lineweber of Griswold, and Marjorie Lineweber and Tracy Brown of Ashaway, R.I. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Olenick; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert's wife, Marjorie, survived him by one day, passing away on May 28, 2016.
He was predeceased by two children, Robert Edward and Susan Linda.
Bob's life was marked by a series of interests. In the 1950s and 60s, he raised and showed Great Pyrenees dogs culminating in "Best of Breed" awards at the Westminster Kennel Club Show. In the 1970s and 80s he raised snakes and exotic reptiles; educating schools and community groups while being known as the "snake man". Later in life Bob was content with the company of several beloved Corgis and after rescuing a stray cat, turned his attention to volunteering at a local cat shelter three days a week,
A special thanks goes to our sister, Gretchen and her husband, Bob, for their timeless devotion and dedication to the care of our parents over the last 12 years.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, 2016 at Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Votuntown Road, Jewett City. A memorial gathering for Bob and Marge will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Modestos Restaurant, Route 32, North Franklin, following the Mass for Marge.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Compassion for Cats of New London County, Inc, PO Box 336, Taftville, CT 06382, and please spay and neuter your cats!
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Donna Milnarik
June 3, 2016
Gretchen, Bob and family
Thinking of you all at this time, my prayers and thoughts are with Bob. He was a good man and for the few months I knew him, enjoyed his company very much. He will be missed.
Sincerely Donna Milnarik
Harold & Judy Lincoln
June 3, 2016
Our sympathy to your family.
Janice Luppert
June 3, 2016
Pops was a very unique individual. Always loved listening to his stories. My deepest sympathy for the family.
Terry Amburgey
June 2, 2016
Our condolences to the entire family.
Julie Meneely
June 2, 2016
Dear Mark, Annie and the entire Lineweber family,We would like to extend our sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom and Dad. Their life together and their passing together is a true testament of their love for each other! Their message of love was most definitely passed down; we saw this in the love and dedication your whole family gave to keep them happy, healthy and home!! You should all feel very proud!We will all keep all of you close in our thoughts and prayers especially in the difficult days ahead. Fondly, the Krajewski Family
LtCol Joe Waldron USMC(ret)
June 2, 2016
My sincerest condolences on your double loss. Back in the 50s and 60s, my parents and yours were part of the "tropical fish club" in SE Connecticut. We'd usually visit about once a month, your place in Groton or ours in Norwich, and my brother Marty and I would go outside to play with Susan and Bobby while our parents talked fish! I went into the Marine Corps in 1964 and lost track of all that. MY parents passed in the 80s. I last spoke with your mom and dad maybe 15 years ago, and learned of Susan and Bobby's passing. But way back then, happy times. Prayers for everyone.
June 1, 2016
Carla Jordan
June 1, 2016
Gretchen, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carla Jordan
gretchen young
May 31, 2016
love you dad
Cindy Nutt
May 31, 2016
Gretchen I'm so very sorry for your loss
Your mom & dad were so wonderful they will be missed. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. May the love and warm memories help you through what I know for you is such a heart wrenching loss
Midge Hansley-Ingalls
May 31, 2016
Mark and family my sincerest sympathy to you all on your fathers passing. I remember Mr. Lineweber as a young girl and remember all the good memories of the Lineweber family!!! Thoughts and prayers to all of you
Christine McCARTHY Kutneski
May 31, 2016
To the entire Lineweber family, I am so very sorry for your losses! WOW, if that isn't a sign of true love and companionship I don't know what it is. Gretchen, GOD BLESS you for being there for your parents. It takes a strong person. May all your memories live on in your hearts.Sincerely yours Love Christine McCarthy Kutneski
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