Obituaries
Robert E. Bomberger, 65
Robert E. Bomberger, Sr., 65, of Lititz, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Hospice of Lancaster County. Bob was married to Joyce M. Herr Bomberger for 46 years. Born in Lititz, he was the son of the late Clair N. and Anna E. Bauman Bomberger.
He founded Benjamin Roberts Ltd. on North Prince Street, Lancaster, in 1977 and served as past president of the company. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed his cabin in Wellsboro, doing community work and spending time with his grandchildren.
A member of Rossmere Mennonite Church, he was a youth advisor, teacher, trustee, assistant treasurer and Sunday school superintendent. Bob was past president of Elizabeth Township Park Board; past president, vice-president, board chairman and member of the Lancaster Optimist Club; past president of New Danville Fire Company; and served on the boards of Lancaster Boys Club of America, Lancaster Mediation Center and Goodwill Industries.
In addition to his wife Joyce, Bob is survived by two children, Donna and Tim Bollinger and their children Chesley Hurst (Alex) and Nate, and Rob and Kathy Hurst Bomberger and their children Hannah, Abby, Micah and Mary Kate, all of Lititz; and ten siblings, Raymond (Evie), Millersville, Richard (Joyce), Gordonville, Arthur (O’Nelly), Lebanon, Donald (Judy), Lititz, Jay (Chris) Lititz, Mahlon (Ronda), Chambersburg, Phyllis Groff (Galen), Guatemala, Sylvia Snader (Ray), Tennessee, Vivian Boggess, Ephrata and Yvonne Gingrich (Nelson), Manheim.
A Visitation will take place Saturday, December 18, 2010 from 1-3 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. The Memorial Service will be held Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 6 PM at Dove Westgate Church, 1755 W. Main Street, Ephrata, PA, with a greeting time immediately following the service. Private Interment in Erb Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Joyce and family,
Sending you heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time.May memories comfort you and may you know you will see him again. Jesus will keep him safe until you are with him again. Know that God is near and comforting you.
Ruthy Keenan
I did not know Robert as long as most people, he was a business associate of mine. On my first meeting with Bob, he struck me as an honest, tough, but fair, person.
During subsequent meetings with Bob, my feelings were confirmed, and so much more. Bob had a great sense of humor as well as a understanding of the human condition.I am very happy, that I had a chance to know such an extraordinary man. I am deeply saddened that I will not see him any more. I am a better person for knowing him.
My deepest and most heart felt condolences to Rob and everyone in the Bomberger family.
To all the Bomberger Family.
You may not remember me, but I was in their home when Donald and Galen were born. I often think of the good times I had with all the children, especially over Christmas. May you feel God’s nearness with you.I know what it is like to lose a father before we think it is time.
Joyce Gehman
To Joyce and family,
We extend our sympathy on Bob’s home-going. May God give you grace in the days ahead.
Merv and Rachel Frey
Hello Joyce,
I am sorry to hear about Bobs passing. I Pray that you can let the love of God care for you and yur Family in a very special way as you go through this very sad time.
Jay and Marian Martin
Joyce and Family
Please accept my condolences on Bobs death. I worked closely with him when I worked before retiring at Armstrong. He was a friend and colleague and a compassionate man. We will miss him
Lovingly
Gil Benson
Joyce, Donna and Rob,
I am saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. I know you will miss him greatly.
Matthew 26:29 says, "I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s kingdom."
I picture Jesus waiting, welcoming Bob with a wine glass in hand, ready to welcome his arrival home. Then they will drink of the fruit of the vine together.
May God’s promises be your peace and comfort at this time.
Ron Yaddaw
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Joyce, Rob, and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I have known Bob for many years and enjoyed doing business with him. I always respected him for his warmth, openness and honesty. Heidi and I looked forward to visiting with Joyce and Bob on the HON trips.
Rob, your dad was so proud of you and so happy that the business he worked so hard to establish would continue to grow as he passed it down to you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Strittmatter
Joyce,
Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Bob. May the Lord bless you during this time of sorrow. I recall of a lot of neat times we had at Mechanics Grove Mennonite church growing up. Our prayers go with you.
Larry Summers
Joyce and family,
Mim Clymer Hurst told us of Bob’s passing. I always remember you both with smiles on your faces and the blessings you added to Rossmere Mennonite Church. We could always count on Bob to add humor to the Rossmere socials. I know Bob will be missed. My condolences to you and your family as you grieve and adjust to life on this earth without your husband, father and grandfather.
Dolores Clymer Myers
Dear Joyce, Rob, and family,
I find myself today flooded with wonderful memories of Bob and the ways in which he interacted with me and indeed us as we made our way through those turbulent high school years. Memories of the joint Rossmere/Blossom Hill youth group, days and nights spent at your home on the New Danville Pike and memorable trips to the cabin up north. Those adolescent years are so formative and Bob was an important part of those years for me.
May God grant you peace as you remember and mourn this loss.
Andy Dula
Joyce, Donna, and Rob,
I can’t tell you how saddened I am to hear of Bob’s passing. I know that he is now without pain, and for that I’m grateful!
As you celebrate his life, you can add me to the list of one of his greatest fans. As youth leaders, he (and you too, Joyce) impacted my life in profound ways. I was undoubtedly encouraged in my growing faith, and made to feel like there was a place for me in the church, both at Rossmere and beyond.
It’s hard to not feel that he died too young. I’m sure you struggle with that too. May God bring you peace! I’ll be especially remembering you over the holidays.
Blessings,
Sylvia (Clymer) Helmuth
Hello Joyce.
This is Laverne Clymer Bieling. Mim told me of Bob’s passing. I was saddened, indeed. I will never forget the influence you and Bob had on me as a girl, in the Rossmere youth group, when you were the youth group leaders. I looked up to the two of you, and I remember Bob as fun loving, flexible and ‘cool.’ It was great having such a positive influence in my life, when I needed it.
May you find comfort in knowing that I have been thinking of you and offering support to you in my prayers. I wish that I could stop by and wish you Peace, but I am still in Denver, CO.
Blessings to you as you go forward and may Bob be with you always in your heart and soul,
Laverne