Obituaries

Robert E. Grebinger, 85

August 27, 2021

Robert E. Grebinger, 85 of Lancaster died peacefully on Friday, August 27 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Florence Swisher Grebinger and Frank Morton Grebinger. Bob was the loving husband to Linda Mae Carson Grebinger. They observed their 59th anniversary on December 9, 2020.

In his early years following High School, he served in the US Army in the Artillery in Germany for 3 years. After his service time, he started at Armstrong World Industries as a machinist and retired after 37 years with the company as an estimator.

During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, building his own cabin and also enjoyed all of his toys including his Harley, snowmobiles, ATV’s, corvettes and a boat. He loved spending time with his two grandchildren. Bob had a fulfilling life and always wanted to be on the go.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Linda are 2 daughters and a son: Wendi Keller, wife of Michael Keller and Derek Grebinger, husband of Andrea GrebingerHe has two grandchildren, Brittany Yost, daughter of Wendi Keller and Grant Grebinger, son of Derek and Andrea Grebinger. Bob has five sisters and five brothers: Jim Grebinger, husband of Pat Grebinger, Charlie Grebinger husband of Sue Grebinger, Jim Grebinger husband of Pat Grebinger, Betz Donahue wife of Joe Donahue. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sheri Grebinger and siblings: Tina Givler, wife of Ray Givler, Lucille Groff, wife of Leon Groff, Edgar Grebinger, husband of Ione Grebinger, Fern Grebinger and Lester Grebinger.

The family would like to thank the staff from Penn Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital for their kind and compassionate care during his last days.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at The Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititiz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Lebanon VA Hospital, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042.

Watch the tribute video

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page


Be sure to include your name

Please note that your condolence will not appear on this page until it is reviewed. Condolences usually appear within 24 hours of being submitted.

Condolences to the Family

August 31, 2021

Dear Linda and family.  My condolences to you and yours.  Know that he will be missed but the memories will be forever yours.  Sister, Judy

August 31, 2021

Wendi and family,  So very sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of your dad. I remember him fondly . Take care and may hi memory be eternal.
anne Xakellis 

August 30, 2021

To my sister Linda always had a great time and some good adventures with Bob he will be always missed  brother Bill carson 

Send Flowers Online

Offering Lancaster, PA funeral services for over 75 years.

Our six funeral homes in Lancaster County makes it easy and convenient to make arrangements and host services close to home.

  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Downtown Lancaster
  • 414 East King St.
  • 717-393-9661
  • Charles F. (Chip) Snyder, Jr. Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Lititz Pike
  • 3110 Lititz Pike
  • 717-560-5100
  • Charles F. (Chad) Snyder, III Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Millersville
  • 441 North George St.
  • 717-872-5041
  • Mark D. Burkholder Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home Lititz, PA
  • 127 South Broad St.
  • 717-626-2317
  • Jacqueline Adamson Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Bachman-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory Strasburg, PA
  • 7 South Decatur Street
  • 717-687-7644
  • Norman T. Mable Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info
  • Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home Willow Street, PA
  • 2421 Willow Street Pike
  • 717-464-4600
  • Kelly Gramola Townsend Funeral Director / Supervisor
  • more info