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Robert Wren Obituary
Robert Wren, 79, of Dallas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 6, 1943, he was the son of the late Harold and Agnes Mason Wren.
Robert worked at Geisinger Hospital for 20 years, managed Fisca Oil for 19 years and retired from Marion Terrace. To keep busy after retirement, he bartended at Stan's Cafe.
Robert coached at the Heights Little League for over 20 years; Heights Teeners Baseball for many years; and Heights Packers Mini Football. He was a member of the GAR Football Booster Club and worked with the football team for many years and coached girls softball.
Robert loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, watching and coaching them in sports.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin, in 1972; and brother, David.
He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Dianne Poepperling Wren; five children, Robert and his wife, Donna, Dallas; Keith, PlainsTwp.; Yvette, Wyoming; Scott, Wilkes-Barre; and Lance and his wife, Jessica, Dallas; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Harold and his wife, Ann, Wisconsin; Ronald and his wife, Donna, South Dakota; sisters, Annette, Arizona; Beth Ann, North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Cross Creek Community Church, 370 Carverton Road, Trucksville. Family and friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of services Thursday.
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Leo Benjamin
January 26, 2022
Farewell to my favorite little league coach a lot of my favorite memories as a child was playing for him go Heights tigers I could still hear his voice echo in my mind when you would come up to bat he would say let's go a little bingo here. Love you mr. wren. Rest in peace and my condolences to the wren family as well all good people
Danny Hargrave
January 26, 2022
Bob was a great friend, we had a lot of laughs while having a beer at Stan's Café. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. RIP my friend.
Margaret Litzenberger Roccaforte
January 25, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Wren. I knew him for all my life and he was a great man. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Khalife
January 25, 2022
Dear Wren Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Many fond memories of your dad.
He was very generous with his time.
Michael Khalife
Hon. Martin Kane, Ft Myers Fl
January 25, 2022
Dear Mrs. Wren & Family: I would at this time like to extend my most sincere condolences on the death of your husband&father Bob. My thoughts&prayers are with you at this time.
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