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Robert Trees Obituary
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Linda Heath-Trees; his children: Jennifer and Chet Taylor, Kathy and Chris Stump and Julie Schulz; step-children: Mark Klebba, Lisa and Mike Daniels, David and Natasha Klebba and Michael and Beverly Klebba; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
Captain Robert Lawrence Trees proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he served as a navigator and bombardier. He retired from Armstrong World Industries where he was a purchasing manager.
Bob had a very accomplished high school sports career, he lettered in football, basketball and track. He was named 1st Team Central Penn Catholic Football League All Star and 2nd Team All Lancaster County Football All Star. He was a key member of the team that won the Central Penn Catholic Basketball League Championship. For track, he competed in the 440 and 880. He then received a football scholarship to Syracuse University where he played for 3 years, including a trip to the 1953 Orange Bowl.
Bob moved to Holland when he married Linda. He spent countless hours enjoying the company of good friends, playing cards at Evergreen Commons. He was also a member at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman, painter and puzzle enthusiast.
A time of visitation will be Tuesday, September 3rd from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 East 16th Street, Holland. A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, September 4th at 11:00 AM, at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 171 West 13th Street, Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Evergreen Commons or St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. www.langelandsterenberg.com
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Pam Adams
August 21, 2023
Thinking of you Bob - with love
Bobby Goen
September 23, 2019
Linda, I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I wasn't aware of it until this morning at exercise class. Bob was always such a nice gentleman. I know he will be greatly missed. Bobby from Enhanced Fitness
September 16, 2019
Linda. Keep all the Wonderful Memories in you heart. They will give you great comfort. Much love and Hugs connie meinke
Dale and Jim Keenan
September 5, 2019
Linda,
Jim and I just heard last night about Bob's death from Don and Flora Schneider. We are both stunned and saddened. It's hard to believe someone so full of life and with a love of life and people as he had could possible be so suddenly gone! We've missed seeing you both these last couple of years, but often wondered how you were doing. Our hearts go out to you and the family. Thanks for the tribute video. It brought back lots of memories. He will be missed!
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Pamela Adams
September 3, 2019
Linda and all of Bob's loving family: I just heard this news 10 minutes ago - my heart is breaking as I know all of yours is. What a wonderful, caring, loving, funny and fun man. I will never ever forget him or his smile. I am so very very sorry - I cannot comprehend this. If there is ANYTHING, please let me know. Pam Adams
Dawn Blauwkamp
September 2, 2019
Linda,
I still can't comprehend this tragedy you are living right now. Who would have thought just a day before when I saw you everything was great. My heart just aches for you. Hugs and more hugs to you. You have my prayers and sympathy. Love you my friend ❤
Ken Stubbs
August 31, 2019
Bob, it was a pleasure knowing you as a card player at Evergreen but more important as a friend to many. You will be missed. RIP my friend.
Geri L. Gilbert
August 31, 2019
God Bless You Bob! You were one of a kind!
Deacon Don & Kathleen Trees
August 30, 2019
God bless you and the families of Bob and Linda at this time of grieving. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers
Larry Brown
August 30, 2019
It was with great sadness I heard of the loss of Bob I always enjoy walking with him and having civil discussions with him he was a great guy to walk with and I shall miss him
Janet & Mike Kyle
August 30, 2019
Linda and family and Bob's family, we want to express our deepest sympathies to all of you at this time of grieving. Just cannot comprehend this tragedy. Bob will be missed greatly for far too many reasons to mention here. It saddens me to even be writing this today. RIP Robby Bobby. Xo
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