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Robert Lockner Obituary

Age 85, of Elmira, a proud WWII Navy veteran, passed away on Veteran's Day Thursday, November 11, 2010 after a brief illness. Bob was predeceased by his wife, Wanda (Collson) Lockner; parents, Fred and Francis Lockner; sisters, Jeanette and Marion Lockner; brothers, Fred, George (Belva), Kenneth (Florence) and Donald Lockner; father-in-Law, Merle Collson; sister-in-law, Helen Collson; nephew, Jack Lockner; and niece, Joan Aumick. He is survived by his loving children, Charles (Teresa) and Barbara and dog Morgan all of Elmira; sisters-in-law, Hilda Lockner of Elmira and Jeanne Lockner of Apache Junction, AZ; brothers-in-law, Robert (Viola) Collson of Elmira and Francis Collson of Matalatcha, Florida.; aunt, Dorothy Collson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to visit Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday, November 15, 2010 with the Funeral Service immediately following. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday morning. Bob proudly served on the LST 307 during WWII at the battle or Normandy. He was also a proud member of the Teamster's Retiree's Local 529 after retiring from Yellow Freight after many years of service. Bob was often seen walking his neighborhood with his dog. Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left at www.olthof.com.
LOCAL #529 TEAMSTER RETIREES
Officers and members of Local #529 Teamsters Retiree's will gather at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. on Monday November 15, 2010 at 4:15 PM to conduct a service for our dearly departed brother, Robert H. Lockner.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, 2010.

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Kristy-Jo (Shoemaker) Croman

November 17, 2010

Barb, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.

Sue Henley

November 16, 2010

Barb and family, So sorry to hear about your dad. I know he was very loved by his family. May you find comfort in the days ahead.

mary briggs

November 15, 2010

Barb, So sorry for your loss. Will say a prayer in church.

Mary Ellen Dalton Allington

November 15, 2010

Mr Lockner use to buy whatever we were selling from Hardy School. He was the best customer for Girl Scout cookies, gift wrap, greeting cards, you name it! He was also a wonderful neighbor and took great pride in his yard work. He will be missed.

robert lockner

November 15, 2010

we will miss you Uncle Bob
Gale and Jeannie Lockner

Peggy Collson

November 14, 2010

Barb & Chuck -are deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad .The collson's family will always remember the great times we had watching old family movies and your dad laughter.My dad is sorely missing his best friend.

Barb Borrelli

November 14, 2010

Barb - my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. You and Morgan will take good care of each other as you both remember and miss him.

JACKANDPAT MARTIN

November 14, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Stacey Territo

November 13, 2010

Thinking of you all, your in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Bob, you will be greatly missed!
The Territo Family

Mary Costello

November 13, 2010

Barb and Chuck,
One of my great pleasures when I would come to Elmira was visiting your father. I loved being able to talk about my parents with him and other old and new neighborhood news. I shall miss him very much. He was such a good man, would do anything to help people out. My condolences.

Joan Woodruff

November 13, 2010

Barb I am so sorry about your loss. If I can do anything to help please let me know. I will keep you in my thoughts.

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