Robert K. Hafer

Robert K. Hafer, 82 of Schuylkill Haven, formerly of Pottsville died Tuesday at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

He was born April 15, 1933 in Port Clinton son of the late Nathan and Carrie Sterner Hafer.

He was a graduate of Hamburg High School and attended the former Ford School of Business. He was employed by Pepsi Co and Prudential Insurance, prior to retiring from Argo Mills as a truck driver. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War.

Bob was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizen, American Legion, past president of JG Travelers, N.R.A. and a life member of Yorkville Hose Fire Co, Pottsville. He also served as deacon at the former 2nd Presbyterian Church, Pottsville and was an elder and trustee member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville. Bob was also a Little League Coach for Economy Supply. Bob was the recipient of a new heart from an organ donor. His new heart gave him 27 years more with his family whom he cherished.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Moyer. Surviving are his wife the former Connie O. Schoen with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage on May 17; a son, Richard M. Hafer and his wife Jody, Pine Grove; a daughter Bobbi Semerod, Pottsville: 4 brothers, Harold Hafer and his wife Mary, Hamburg; Donald Hafer and his wife Mary, Pine Grove; Charles Hafer and his wife Ann, Hamburg; George Hafer, and his wife Carolyn, Port Clinton: 3 sisters, Joanne Donetti, and her husband Raymond, Port Clinton; Mary Fraunfelter and her husband Richard, Harrisburg; Georgine Roman and her husband Joe, FL: 5 grandchildren, Alison Goines and her husband Dave; Ricki Koch and her husband Warren, Brandon Semerod and his wife Stephanie, Scott Semerod and his wife Pastor Nina Patton-Semerod, and Jared Hafer and his wife Megan: Nieces and Nephews, and his cat Susie.

Services will be held Monday at 11:30 A.M. from Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven, with the Pastor Ted Rathman officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 10:30 A.M. until the time of services at the church. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, 15 Earl Stoyer Dr. Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville with Pastor Nina Patton-Semerod officiating. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville is in charge of arrangements.

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