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C. Robert “Bob” Jenkins Veteran

Birth
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
13 Nov 2022 (aged 94)
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Age 94, son of the late Ralph H. and Margaret M. Greiner Jenkins. Bob graduated from Academy High School and Gannon College. He served his country as a Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for 29 years at Weil-McLain, 9 years at Erie Bronze and Aluminum, and retired as a Foundry Manager for Burnham Corp. in Zanesville, Ohio. Bob was a very active member at St. Luke's Church, volunteering as an usher, and for the Finance Council, Parish Council and Food Pantry. He was a lifetime member at Erie Maennerchor, and was a long-time duck pin bowler. He loved boating, and was a Board Member at Presque Isle Yacht Club. He also served the community as a Red Cross volunteer.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by an infant son Richard C. Jenkins; two siblings, Ralph Jenkins and Marion Sanner.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Mildred M. "Sis" Schaaf Jenkins; three children: Mary Margaret Edmiston (Dennis), Beverly Parks, and Charles "Chuck" Jenkins (Lisa); eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Age 94, son of the late Ralph H. and Margaret M. Greiner Jenkins. Bob graduated from Academy High School and Gannon College. He served his country as a Sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for 29 years at Weil-McLain, 9 years at Erie Bronze and Aluminum, and retired as a Foundry Manager for Burnham Corp. in Zanesville, Ohio. Bob was a very active member at St. Luke's Church, volunteering as an usher, and for the Finance Council, Parish Council and Food Pantry. He was a lifetime member at Erie Maennerchor, and was a long-time duck pin bowler. He loved boating, and was a Board Member at Presque Isle Yacht Club. He also served the community as a Red Cross volunteer.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by an infant son Richard C. Jenkins; two siblings, Ralph Jenkins and Marion Sanner.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Mildred M. "Sis" Schaaf Jenkins; three children: Mary Margaret Edmiston (Dennis), Beverly Parks, and Charles "Chuck" Jenkins (Lisa); eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.


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  • Created by: Edie
  • Added: Nov 16, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245706640/c_robert-jenkins: accessed ), memorial page for C. Robert “Bob” Jenkins (20 Feb 1928–13 Nov 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 245706640, citing Calvary Cemetery, Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Edie (contributor 46739327).