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Robert Bottcher Obituary
Robert "Bobby" Bottcher Jr., 85, of Lehighton, East Penn Township, died suddenly and peacefully early Saturday afternoon, Aug. 10, 2024, at The Palmerton Personal Care Home, Carbon County. He was the husband of Linda N. (Ashner) Bottcher since Feb. 25, 1961.
Born in Manhattan, N.Y., he was a son of the late Robert Sr. and Helen M. (Angelovich) Bottcher.
Robert was employed as a service engineer for Mack Trucks Corp., Allentown and Macungie plants, for over 23 years, retiring in 2001.
He was a member of Faith Alive United Methodist Church, Palmerton.
A 1957 graduate of the Lehighton High School, he later served in the PA Army National Guard, Berlin Crisis, in Louisiana, achieving the rank of PVT (E-2).
A well-known race car driver, "Bobby" was inducted into the Modified Dirt Racing Hall of Fame after 26 years of participation throughout the Northeast United States Circuit.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Robin L. Bottcher of Cape Coral, FL; a son, Steven R., and his wife, Donna, of Lehighton; granddaughters, Stevianne and Christi; a brother, Richard S., and his wife, Linda, of Palmerton; a brother-in-law, Greg Whiteman of East Penn Township; and nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by a sister Roberta.
Service: Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, Faith Alive UMC, 678 Pine St., Palmerton. Interment with military honors, Franklin Heights Memorial Park, E. Weissport. Call 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Lehighton. Online condolences can be offered at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.
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Dwayne & Sue Smith
June 26, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday Bobby
Monica Adam Follweiler
August 18, 2024
Linda, so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Hugs,
Dennis and Monica Follweiler
Nancy and Donny Peffley
August 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about this. Condolences to you all.
Susanne Smith
August 17, 2024
Dear Linda and family. We were so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He was the nicest man one could ever know. We pray for comfort and healing to all your broken hearts.
Your old neighbors,
Dwayne and Susanne Smith
Linda kane
August 15, 2024
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was always such an uplifting guy and a gentleman also. I Am thinking of you Linda and hope you will heal as best you can. Linda Kane. (Former cook at The Palmerton.)
NORMAN BERGER , ADAM BROS. #8.
August 15, 2024
One time at New Egypt I said to Bobby , do you have any of those Steve Bottcher caps ,he said no we're out of them , HERE YOU CAN HAVE MINE , that's the kind of guy he was !
Owen Kleckner
August 15, 2024
Bob was a great guy, I very much enjoyed getting to know him when he was at The Palmerton, we talked about nascar often, and he always loved racing, you´ll be missed by many! Deepest condolences to his family and friends! God bless you, and rest easy!
Kay Kromer Begel
August 15, 2024
LInda I was so shocked to hear about
Bob you always made sure he made the Reunions ..our next one is coming up in September and we will definitely miss you both. Our class of '57 is slowly going down. Take care, ,Linda and family I know it isn't an easy road to travel , time helps a little Take care, Christian Love, Kay
Grateful
August 14, 2024
Robert,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Rick & Caryl Rehrig
August 14, 2024
Dear Linda & Family, We were so sorry to hear of Bob passing away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all! We cherish all the special times we had together. All our love to all of you!!
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
August 14, 2024
You have made your final march down the lonely dusty trail. Robert, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Charles A. Finney
August 14, 2024
Linda and family, Joanne and I are sorry to hear that Bob was called to that big race track in heaven Bob and I were good friends all thru High School. WE remember Bob racing many times. He will be missed by many. Charlie and Joanne.
Grateful
August 13, 2024
Robert,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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