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Robert Louis Petsche

1938 - 2017

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1938

DIED

2017

Robert Petsche Obituary

Petsche, Robert Louis
Petsche, Robert Louis (Bob), 78 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully in his home at 12:21 am on May 10, 2017 after a mercifully short battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend to many. He is survived by his brother R.J. Petsche of Prescott Valley and his sister Lois Hampton of Scottsdale. Predeceased by brothers Edwin and Frank Petsche. He donated his body to Life Science for educational research. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Church, 11300 N. 64th Street, Scottsdale, Az 85254. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of the Valley.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 14, 2017.

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