Robert E. Farnung

Robert E. Farnung obituary, Rochester, NY

Robert E. Farnung

Robert Farnung Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Webster Chapel on May 26, 2024.

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Webster. Passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on May 25, 2024. Predeceased by his wife, Margaret; brother, Jack Farnung; children, John and Mark Farnung and Trixie Voellinger; 4 grandchildren, parents, Charles and Alice Farnung; aunt, Betty Tymkin. He is survived by his 11 children, Cathy Finzer, Karl (Angela) Farnung, Gretchen Farnung, Rob (Sharon) Farnung, Hans (Lynne) Farnung, Heidi (Carl) Gustin, Eric (Lynn) Farnung, Leon Farnung, Kurt Farnung, Neal (Carrie) Farnung, Chuck (Lisa) Farnung; 27 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; son-in-law, Mark Voellinger; daughter-in-law, Lynn Farnung; niece and nephew, Sharon and Paul Blake.
Bob was a proud Army Veteran who served our country in WW2. He was an avid outdoorsman and bicyclist with a great passion for life and family. He had a great sense of humor and his energy, wit and wisdom will be sorely missed.
Friends may call Tuesday, 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the funeral home (1031 Ridge Road). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind (www.guidingeyes.org) or to a charity of your choice.

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