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Robert Dumbaugh Obituary
Robert Charles "Bob" Dumbaugh, 63, of Butler died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home after at 16-month battle with cancer.
Born July 5, 1941, in Butler, he was the son of the late Robert Russell Dumbaugh and Mildred Mae Johnston Dumbaugh.
He was a graduate of Butler High School. Immediately after high school, he joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in June 1959 and served until January 1964.
On Nov. 1, 1964, he completed his apprenticeship and became a journeyman electrician, repairer and winder. He went on to work as an electro-mechanical power transmission equipment sales, service and application specialist at Dumbaugh Electric for 40 years. He retired Dec. 1, 2003.
Mr. Dumbaugh was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and celebrated 21 years of sobriety on Sept. 10, 2004. He willingly shared his experience, strength and hope with others and extended unconditional love and acceptance to all.
He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, hiking, spending time with family and friends and spoiling his grandchildren.
Surviving are two previous wives, Lois J. Filges Bell, with whom he had three children; and Patricia L. Haupt Dumbaugh. They both remained an important part of his life. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Gretchen) St. Clair of Butler and Mrs. Joseph (Donna) Patterson of Saxonburg; two sons, Eric Dumbaugh and his wife, Angela, of Carbon Center, and Erin Dumbaugh and his wife, Karen, of Chicora; eight grandchildren, Brandy Lane and Amanda Dumbaugh, Scarlett St. Clair, Robert II, Abagail, Phillip and Luke Dumbaugh, and Brooke Patterson; and a ninth grandchild on the way.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Glen (Janet) Lutz of New Wilmington and Mrs. Willis (Lynda S.) Mohan of Butler, and numerous nieces and nephews.
DUMBAUGH - Friends of Robert Charles "Bob" Dumbaugh, who died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Roddy, pastor of Saxonburg Memorial Presbyterian, Church officiating. Burial will be private.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205, or by calling 800-227-2345; and/or the VNA Hospice, 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001.
Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
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for Robert Dumbaugh
Clarence Pennington
February 13, 2005
deepest sympathies. My thought and prays are with you. Bob and i had a very good friendship we would meet every wed. at INDSPEC chemical in Petrolia and he always shared his electrical knowledge with me.
polly winchester
February 12, 2005
to bobs family, i met bob and lois many years ago when they bowled at family lanes,and he used to spend time talking to gene when they met but now he can join gene as he passed ten weeks ago tomorrow so i knwo how sad your hearts are right now and all i can say bob was a wounderful person to talk to and have for a friend and that he had many of, god bless all of you and i have you in my prayers. love polly
amanda wieczorek
February 1, 2005
Donna,
I am very sorry to hear of your dads passing. If there is anything i can do for you please just give me a call. Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time.
deepest sympathy
amanda, brian , and travis
Jim Hoover
February 1, 2005
To the family and co-workers of Bob Dumbaugh,
Our prayers and sympathy go out to you. From the moment that we first met Bob, he was very friendly, kind and helpful. Anytime we had questions, he always got back with us with the answers. We always shared laughs together. He will always be remembered by the electrical dept. at INDSPEC chemical.
Ann Felix
January 31, 2005
To Bob's entire family,
I had the joy of knowing and sharing the sober road with Bob. I loved the way he not only worked the program of AA but he lived it. We will miss him beyond words. So grateful to have know him.
Herb and Lori Graham
January 29, 2005
Rodney and Gretchen and the Dumbaugh family,
Our prayers and sympathy are with you! Bob was always a happy and helpful person. He seemed to try to treat everyone the way he would like to be treated. I hardly ever did not see a smile on his face.
Sincerly,
Herb and Lori (Miller) Graham and Garrett
Brandy Lane
January 28, 2005
My Grandpa Bob is going to be greatly missed. He helped a lot of people, and will always be remembered! He was always by your side when you needed him the most.
Chad ,Rose, Alexis Shriver
January 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family .
Amy Young
January 28, 2005
Erin, Karen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
John, Amy and Tyler Young
Kay Stephenson Davis
January 28, 2005
We send our deepest sympathy to Janet and family in the loss of
Bob. You all will be in our prayers. I am glad to see that
the Dumbaugh name will continue for
many generations to come. In
Christian love, Kay and John
Beverly Braun
January 27, 2005
We would like to express our sympathy to the family.Bob and the Dumbaugh family were our neighbors on Duffy Road. Mary Bullman,Beverly Braun
Kathy James
January 27, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend. He always had a great smile, a warm hug, and words of encouragement for anyone he met. His family must be very proud of the example he set for others by
overcoming adversity. I didn't see him often, but he was always in my prayers since learning of his illness...God Bless and Keep You, Bob.
Kathy
Phyllis Minich
January 27, 2005
Dear Linda and Family,
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I seen him last summer at Sheetz early in the morning getting coffee. I talked to him for a while. Don't know if you remember me or not. I bowled with you on Weds. night. My maiden name was Miller. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sandy Stevenson Farmer
January 27, 2005
Dear Lynda and Willy and family,
My sympathy on the loss of your brother. My prayers are with you.
Edyie Landgraf
January 27, 2005
To all the family,
My sincere sympathy and love to all of you. It is so hard to let go, but you all have great memories.
Thoughts and prayers to all,
Eileen and Jim Flanigan
January 27, 2005
Dear Gretchen, Donna, Erin and Eric, we send our heartfelt sympathy to all of you during the loss of your wonderful dad. He was a true sweetheart and even though we didn't get to see him often because of living so far away it didn't keep us from loving him any less. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Love and sympathy to all,
Jim and Eileen (Dumbaugh) Flanigan
Melanie McKnight
January 27, 2005
Erin, Karen and Family,
So sorry to read about the loss of your Father. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie
LEEANNA JOHNSTON
January 27, 2005
I just wanted to say Bob will be missed alot,by alot of people. I got to know Bob through my friend Donna. He was a great guy. Never judged anyone for any fault you had and everyone has atleast one. The way I will remember Bob is sitting at the counter, drinking coffee and eating rye toast. He helped alot of people in different ways.Bob you will be missed alot!Thanks for all the good talks. I love ya.
Jim Macomber
January 27, 2005
It was my priviledge to have known and shared some of my life with Bob.
John Lydon
January 27, 2005
To the family and friends of Bob,
Our world is a little less bright because Bob is no longer with us. All of us who knew him will never forget his gentle smile and big handshake. Deepest sympathy to all of you.
phyllis shacklock
January 27, 2005
So sorry for the loss of you're brother, father, grandfather,just know he is in a better place,cherish his memoriesand remember he is just away.
Marie Reynolds
January 27, 2005
Bob was a wonderful person and will be missed by all his family and friends. You have our deepest
sympathy.
Dave and Marie Reynolds
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