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Robert Hern Obituary

HERN Robert L. "Bunk" Hern, 82, of Gahanna, passed away, Sunday, September 6, 2009, at Tuscany Gardens. Bunk is survived by his wife of 44 years, Barbara; children, Lisa (Brian) McDonald, Robert (Janet) Hern Jr., Linda (Mark) Hurst-Roelle, Lori (Jean) Steigerwald, James Steigerwald and Jennifer (John) Berry; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He served in the US Army. Bunk retired from Columbia Gas and Conrail. He was one of the original proprietors of Gahanna Lanes where he and Barb taught a generation of children to bowl. Visitation, Wednesday, September 9, 2009, from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, NE CHAPEL, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OHh. Funeral Service, Thursday, September 10, 2009, at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Oh. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bunk's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Central Ohio Chapter, 3380 Tremont Rd., Columbus, Oh. 43221. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 8, 2009.

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Steven Hundemer

September 14, 2009

Dear Barb,

I was so very sorry to hear about your loss. Bob is in a much better place. You have family and friends to help when you need it most.

Kathi Bumgardner

September 13, 2009

Lisa, I saw your dad's notice in the paper & just wanted to send my sympathy to you & your family. I hope things are going well for you. I lost Joshua on May 24th this year. Sorry we lost touch.

September 13, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

September 11, 2009

Barb, Lisa, Jenny and family. We were so very sorry to hear of Bunk's passing. He was a great friend and a wonderful man and will surely be missed. Our love to all of you at this time. You are in our thoughts. Jimmy and Barbara Harrison

Dan Rogers

September 10, 2009

Barb,I'm sorry to hear about Bunk.My life is better for having had the time to spend with him the last 25 years either bowling,spending time at lake erie or any water fishing or just being a friend.I am truly mournful but happy in the fact that Bob is in a better place.
Dan Rogers

September 10, 2009

Bob,
I am sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and your family.
Marilyn Allen

Russ Goodwin

September 9, 2009

Bob, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts will be with you during you and your families time of sorrow.

Marge Igelman

September 9, 2009

Barb & Family, We were very sorry to hear of your lost. Bob and you Barb were the best friends. I am sorry Barb for your loss, and hope you the best. I miss bowling, and friends back in Ohio. Pam Keeps me in touch.

Sincerely,
Marge Igelman & Pam Igelman Van Kirk

Angie, Ammie & Karter Moore

September 9, 2009

Jim & Family , Were very sorry to hear about your father,, Your in our Thought's and Prayer's. God bless your family through these rough times. Angie, Ammie and Karter Moore

Jeannine Bricker Stevens

September 9, 2009

Bob, Janet and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Our loved ones will always live on in our hearts !

Love and prayers,
Jeannine Bricker-Stevens

Elly Downard

September 9, 2009

Barb, Jen, Linda and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. What a great guy Bob was--he never ceased to bring smiles to everyone's faces. (And used to really like to "razz" me LOL) I know he will be a wonderful presence in Heaven and still be bringing joy to all. Love and Prayers to all.
Love---Elly (Bill) Downard

September 8, 2009

Dear Mrs. Hern and Family,

Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your husband, Robert. We gratefully acknowledge his service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.

Sincerely,
Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Columbus, OH

September 8, 2009

Bob and Janet.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Steve and Linda Russo

September 8, 2009

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And rains fall soft upon your fields...And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand....You are in my thoughts Bob Rita Duffin-Gibson

September 8, 2009

Dear Barb its been along time,and still I remember so many of the good times we had back at the old lanes, Bunk was truly a wonderful friend ,best always to you and your family Stu Minke Englewood Florida

September 8, 2009

Dear Bob and Janet:
Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincerest sympathy.
Karen and Dan Tresenrider-Norby

Dick and Jean Bowman

September 8, 2009

Dear Barb and family,
Deepest sympathy to you and yours. We will so miss Bob and his great sense of humor. The bowling leagues have not been the same without him. Take care and know he is at peace. We'll be thinking of you.

Steven Anderson

September 8, 2009

I think it was back in 1937 Bob would say, no matter what we were talking about, he did more in 1937 then most people do in their life. I bowled with Bob for a few years and no matter what my day had been Bob made me feel better. Bunk was good people and I was proud to call him my friend.

Janice Blackburn

September 8, 2009

Dear Bob & Janet,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I'll see you at the funeral home.

Janice

Bill Byrnes

September 8, 2009

I will sadly miss my "buddy" bunk. He told me many great fishing stories over the years. Some may have even been true.
John William Byrnes

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