1938
2021
Robert A. "Bob" Smeltzer, 82, of Shelocta, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at his home.
He was born Oct. 7, 1938, in Girty, to Harlin L. and Clara C. (Suman) Smeltzer.
Bob graduated from Gardena High School in California, then worked as an iron worker with Local No. 29 out of Portland, Oregon, until his retirement in 2000. He loved to travel and his job took him all over the U.S., where Rita and Bob would drive in his motor home. Bob loved to snow ski. His favorite place was Mt. Hood, Ore., where he enjoyed skiing with his son, Greg. He was lovingly known as Brother
Bob for his kind, generous nature. Bob was always there to lend a helping hand to his friends.
His memory will be cherished by his life partner, Rita Remmick, of Shelocta; a son, Greg Smeltzer, of Thailand; two daughters: Teri Zepko and husband, Lenny, of Chandler, Ariz., and Vicki Hipp, of Vancouver, Wash.; five grandchildren: Karlie, Travis, Talon, Ryan and Sean; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ray Smeltzer and wife, Beverly, of South Bend Township.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ronald Lee Smeltzer; sisters, Delores Alma Smeltzer and Donna McClain; and a step-sister, Velva E. Wingren.
Services will be private.
Burial will be in Elderton Cemetery, Elderton, Pa.
Arrangements are being handled by the Clark Chapel of the Bauer Funeral Home, Inc.
For anyone wishing to send an online condolence to Brother Bob's family, please visit: bauerfuneral.com
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