Robert L. West, Sr., 88

May 29, 2018

Robert L. West, Sr., 88, of Lititz, PA, went to meet his Lord & Savior on May 29, 2018 at United Zion Retirement Community. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Amos & Merrtle (Fisher) West. Bob was the husband for 33 years to the late Elsie L. West. He is also survived by children: Robert L. West (Barb), Edward West (Rosie) & Whitney Strubel; step-children: Steven E. Gochnauer (Debra), Vicki L. Lee (James) & Karen L. Williams (Douglas); 2 grandchildren: Derek West (Laurie), Tonya West (Deb); 5 step-grandchildren: S. Trevor Gochnauer (Alicia), April H. Trego (Brenden), Alyssa P. Williams, Sara J. Williams & Nicholas J. Williams; 7 step-great-grandchildren; and siblings: Tim, Carol, Andy & Janet. Bob is preceded in death by a son, Jimmy L. West, and a sister, Abbey.
Bob was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed woodworking and building birdhouses. Bob loved spending time with his grandchildren, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his boys in the mountains.
A Funeral Service will begin at 11 AM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Lititz United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St, Lititz, PA 17543. Family will receive friends from 10-11 AM at the church. Bob will be laid to rest at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lititz U.M. Church in his memory.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses & staff at United Zion Retirement Community and to Caring Hospice Services for their care & compassion of their father, Robert L. West.