Robert D. Quackenbush

Robert D. Quackenbush, of Middleport, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home. Mr. Quackenbush was born in Pembroke, NY on July 9, 1933, son of the late Maxwell and Edith (Crawford) Quackenbush. Mr. Quackenbush served in the US Navy in Korea from l952 to l955. He was employed by New York State Conservation Department in Avon, NY, in the maintenance department, for several years, retiring April 21, 1994. He was a member of Butts-Clark American Legion Post #204 in Medina. He enjoyed his family, working outside and working on tractors.He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister, Loren Quackenbush, Donald Quackenbush and June Braun.He is survived by seven children, Dennis (Lori) Moore of Medina, Kathy (Roy Brockway) Moore of Middleport, Kenneth (Donna) Quackenbush of Lockport, Michael (Cathy) Quackenbush of Gasport, Wayne Quackenbush of Middleport, Robert (Deborah Hill) Quackenbush of Lyndonville and Tammy (Daniel) Burns of Middleport. Also surviving is the mother of his children, Beverly Quackenbush of Middleport; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; his girlfriend, Pat Sanders of Albion and his siblings, Gerald (Arlene) Quackenbush of Knowlesville, Gloria Rosentreter and Leslie Quackenbush, both of Medina, Alton (Leona) Quackenbush of Albion and Joan (Dave) Penwright of Pennsylvania. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at the Bates, Wallace and Heath Funeral Home, 38 State St., Middleport, where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM, with the Rev. Mark Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Visit www.bateswallace.com to sign guest register.