ROBERT EUGENE "BOB" DESMETT

1937 - 2020

MADERA - Robert Eugene "Bob" Desmett, 82, of rural Madera, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at the Penn Highlands DuBois.

Born Dec. 18, 1937 in McCartney, he was the son of Ashley and Florance (Howe) Desmett.

He was retired as a heavy equipment operator having worked for the former Benjamin Coal Company.

He was a U.S. Naval Veteran.

He was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church, McCartney, where he had served as a deacon, was a peewee football coach for 30 years, and had served as the president of the Moshannon Valley Football Boosters.

On Dec. 17, 1960 in the Oak Ridge Union Church, he wed the former Norma Coder who preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mark Desmett; two granddaughters, Tricia Rose Desmett and Kristen Desmett; two sisters, Pearl Gillen and Cathryn Potkalisky; and four brothers George "Bud", Marvin "Barney", Charles, and Marlowe Desmett.

Surviving are three children, Robert E. Desmett Jr. and his significant other Heather Olson of Curwensville, Lorrie Clark and husband Rick of Grampian, and Pam Lockett and husband Rodney of McCartney. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and a sister, Victoria Miles and husband John of Irvona.

Funeral Services for Robert "Bob" Desmett will be held at the Oak Ridge Union Church on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Knepp officiating.

Interment will be at Fruit Hill Cemetery, New Millport.

Friends will be received at the church on Sunday from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m. Due to state, federal and CDC health regulations, masks must be worn at all times during the visitation and funeral service.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Oak Ridge Union Church, 2855 Douglas Rd., New Millport, PA 16861.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.

The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.