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Robert Gedenberg Obituary
AUBURN - Robert Leo Gedenberg, 84, of Auburn a retired Diesel Mechanic died Monday February 24 in his home after a brief illness.
He leaves his wife Blanche (Drake) Gedenberg of Auburn, a son David and his companion Brenda of Auburn, a daughter Dorine Donnelly, and her husband Richard, of Worcester, and a sister Florence Wynn of FL, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by a daughter Diane Hoff in 2011
Robert was born in Greenville, New Hampshire. He was the son of the late John and Blanche (Porter) Gedenberg.
Robert was a proud veteran of the US Navy; he served the US in the Korean War.
Mr. Gedenberg worked as a diesel mechanic for T&T Red Star Express in Shrewsbury for many years.
Robert was an avid outdoorsman; he particularly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was a member of the Chester P. Tuttle Post, #279 American Legion in Auburn, the Canal Sportsman's Club in Bourne, the Orange Sportsman's Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 4-7 PM Friday February 28, 2014 in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. in Auburn. His funeral will be held in the funeral home at 10 AM Saturday March 1. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Auburn Fire and Recscue, 47 Auburn Street, Auburn, MA 01501
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gedenberg
Nancy [Kennen] Mathieu
March 2, 2014
PERHAPS THE FAmily dont remember me, i was friend to diane n dorene,,,,,their parents were good to me...bob was a good guy !
Peter Stanhope
February 28, 2014
I'm going to miss " uncle Bob " my good friend. As we shared so many great times over the years hunting and fishing and just hanging out. I send my sincerest condolences to all the family. Pete S.
Bob and Ann Flynn
February 28, 2014
Bob was a wonderful friend/fellow fisherman and we want to
pass on our deepest sympathies to Blanche, David and all of his family.
Bob Flynn
February 28, 2014
Our hearts are heavy to lose such a good friend and fishing partner. Our deepest sympathy to Blanche, David, and all the family. Bob and Ann
mike blais
February 27, 2014
Bob will be missed he was a good man and a lot of fun to be with I had a lot of great times deer hunting with him
Dr. Timothy Hoffman
February 27, 2014
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you rest in Peace!
Julie Bylund Walsh
February 27, 2014
Our neighborhood has lost a "Great" man!
I will miss you Uncle Bob!!
With a heavy heart, I send my sincere sympathy to All his Family & Friends!!
Love,
February 26, 2014
To all of Bobs family, so sorry to hear of Bobs passing.I have been his neighbor for forty years and had a lot of great times with Bob.I will surely miss him.Kent and Maureen Seith
Kent Maureen Seith
February 26, 2014
Remember...our first yr in our neighborhood...Bob+
Blanche were a welcoming...pair.
Bob...was there for us that ist month....helping us get our
heat up n working..for our lil
baby....What a great..Man..
Good to his family...He will be
missed.Thinking...of the family....
Love,Kent+Maureen
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