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Robert Waddell

Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

06/29/1936 - 05/29/2025

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May 29, 2025
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Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

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Robert J. Waddell, 88, of Boiling Springs, passed away on Thursday, May 29, at his residence. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Akron, Ohio to Robert G. and Verna Waddell. He graduated from Penn State University in 1958 with a degree in mechanical engineering followed by an MBA from Babson...

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This is five months late, as I just saw Bob's obit on line. We were roommates for over a year in Canton, OH, while training with Timken. We played bridge for 1/2 hour almost every noon, and had a year long battle playing cribbage for $1/game and a nickel a point. I knew his 1st wife, Elsie and bowled with her father, Tony. Whereas we both spent our careers with Timken, we resided in different parts of the U.S. It was always great to see him at sales meetings, once every 3-5 years, and am real...

My heart is sad at the loss of my father in law, (albeit) divorced) as he was always very kind and loving towards me. He lived my two children, Bobby and Julia unconditionally and for that, I´m forever grateful. I´ll miss you Bob. You´ll always hold a special place in my heart.

I am very sorry for your loss. Bob, what a great man.

In coelo quies est.

My sympathies to my dear Aunt Jan, Uncle Tom and cousins. My aunt was very close to her dear brother. May God's peace be with his whole family. Love Leslie

Bob played a lot of bridge with my wife Denise. Because of that we became friends with Bob and Kathy. We had many good times together. Bob was a good man. We need more like him.