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Robert J. “Bob” Haehnle, 77

December 21, 2020

Robert J. “Bob” Haehnle, 77, of Lititz, died on December 21, 2020 at UPMC – Lititz from COVID-19. Born in Bethlehem, PA, he was the son of the late R. James Haehnle and Lorraine Haehnle McCauley. He was the husband of Diane Wagner Haehnle and they celebrated 53 years of marriage together in November.

Bob received his degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1964. He went on to continue his education at University of Miami where he received his Masters in Ocean Engineering in 1970 and at George Washington University where he received a Masters in Public Administration.

Bob went on to have a lengthy and successful career working for the government as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager. He was employed by the United States Navy, Air Force, and the Army Corps of Engineers, the National Science Foundation, and for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), where he retired from in 1998. After his retirement he took on positions with Ephrata National Bank and Manheim Auto Auction.

A devout Christian, Bob lived his life in service to the Lord. He was a current member of Burning Hearts Community Church and a former member of Lancaster Evangelical Free Church. As a member of LEFC, he held the role of a deacon, wrote newsletters for missionaries, and was a member of the Witness Park Governing Board. He was the Treasurer of the Burning Hearts Church and continued his newsletter duties for them as well. He devoted his time as a mentor at Water Street Mission and did presentations on “Leaving the Past Behind.”

Bob was a ferocious reader and would have been the ultimate Jeopardy contestant. He was always full of good stories. He was the President of the Green Thumb Society at Brethren Village. Along with his wife, Bob went on many trips lead by Fun Time Tours. He especially enjoyed their mystery trips.

Bob will be remembered lovingly by his family as a man who adored and cared for them so deeply. He was hardworking and built strength among his community all to the glory of God.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Haehnle, his son Jonathan C. Haehnle, fiancé of Cindy Cortez, and daughter Rebecca M. Haehnle, wife of Louis M. Jones, and a granddaughter Iya N. Cooper, and her father Daniel E. Cooper.

They all would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the amazing staff of UMPC Lititz that cared for Bob in his final moments.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 4:00pm at Burning Hearts Community Church located at 2460 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Guest will be received prior to the service starting at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the church’s Hearts of Mercy Benevolent Fund at 2460 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

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May 14, 2021

This is very sad news that I just learned today. In 1986-90 I was a project engineer for the US Antarctic Program’s support contractor, and I worked closely with Bob as he was the senior engineer then working for the National Science Foundation for the US Antarctic Program. My most memorable memory…at some point in about 1988 we were meeting in the South Pole Station bar (at 10 am…it was empty, we’d sought a quiet place and I was drinking coffee)…and we reviewed future projects and the NSF organization chart. At one point he said “I wish I was working for the contractor…with NSF I can’t ‘do’ anything.”

January 05, 2021

We have so many memories with you and Bob, Diane. 17 years of life together in Lancaster County, in church, in our small group, and for me, in Top Gun, where Bob was one of our instructors/mentors. I always enjoyed his stories – what an amazing career he had! We cherish the time we had together, and pray for you now in this next chapter of life. May God surround with His love and ours. Blessings on you and your family, Larry & Mary

January 01, 2021

What a blessing it was to have met  Diane and Bob… What a difficult time but your faith in god and strength through it were admirable and truly inspired me.
Bob was so grateful for everything and truly was the perfect patient, he is with his lord and savior now in peace without suffering. 
Thinking of you Diane and your family… Sincerely your nurse, Kerri 

December 31, 2020

Diane, you have our deepest sympathy. We have been wanting to visit you and Bob, not knowing about his illness. We have been blessed in your home on New Years Day for several years. May the God of all comfort be your source of strength in the days ahead.
Wayne & Mary Lou Lawton

December 30, 2020

My most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you all. I am honored to have meet him. I enjoyed hearing stories of when he worked for the government. He was fun to be around. I wish we would have had more opportunities to visit. The time we spent with uncle Bob and the rest of you will be forever in our hearts. RIP uncle Bob, we will miss you dearly❤️May you all find comfort in the thought that he was greatly loved. 🙏🏼
Eliana Newall

December 29, 2020

This is a beautiful obituary. I’ll miss Uncle Bob. The obit mentioned Jeopardy… I remember watching Jeopardy with the two of you. Good times. ❤️ Rest in peace, Uncle Bob. 
Bryce Newall

December 28, 2020

Diane, I was so sorry to read of Bob’s passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. Bob and I worked together at Hinkletown and had many good conversations. He was very a very interesting person. I still have the Christmas pins he gave us at Christmas time. May God comfort you with many good memories and with the knowledge that you will meet again. Sheila C. 

December 27, 2020

Diane, I know we have not kept in touch since school days in Myerstown, but my heart goes out to you in the lose of your spouse!  Much love to you and your family And to his soul!  Judy Henry Jackson

December 27, 2020

So sorry to hear about Bob …. He will be missed…. he was a nice guy I will miss talking to him 
Nick Deininger

December 27, 2020

Diane, We are so very sorry to learn of Bob’s passing.  We are so very sorry for your loss and your heartache. We have lovely memories of Bob from LEFC and remember him to be a man of our Lord.  We pray for your peace and that He will give you strength!  In Him, Lloyd and Judith Scalyere

December 27, 2020

Deepest sympathies to your family. Bob’s spirit will live on in Rebecca and Iya, both incredible women with his extraordinary commitment to compassion and grace. 
Kimberly Kauffman

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Lancaster, PA 17601
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