Bob Truax was a well-liked and highly-respected individual who was always involved in serving the community. He did a lot of good for Gasport. Bob passed away on Thursday. Here's the obituary from Sherrie-Bream's website:
Robert Edward Truax, age 78, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1930 in Lockport, he was the son of the late: Perry R. and Mary A. (nee Snediker) Truax.
Robert was married to Ida Mae "Cindy" Miller on August 18, 1956. They had been married for 52 years. Bob worked as a pipe fitter for Local #129, Plumbers and Steamfitters of Niagara Falls, NY retiring after 40 years. He had also worked at Niagara Textile in Lockport. He served his country in the US Army from October 1, 1948 until June 13, 1952. He spent 44 months in Germany with the U.S. Constabulary Troopers and was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob was a member of the Royalton United Methodist Church where he served asTrustee, past master of the Gasport Masonic Lodge #787, past patron of Gasport Eastern Star #153, past president of the Royalton Historical Society, member of the Hartland Historical Society, Member of the American Legion Post #410, Local Union #129 retirees club and the U.S. Constabulary Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
Bob had lived in Gasport all of his life. Loving husband of: Cindy Truax. Dear father of: Lance (Kathy) Truax of Sebring, FL, Wayne (Patty) Truax of Lockport and Lisa (James) Murphy of Newfane. Grandfather of: Shane (Heather) Truax, Tara Truax, Jennifer, Jay and Joel Murphy, Theresa and Christopher Baker and Kimberly Truax. Great-grandfather of: Madysen Truax and Brooke Truax. Brother of: Jeanette (Egbert)Hamminga of Olcott, Harold (Ann) Truax of Lockport, Richard Truax of Rochester, Norman (Barbara) Truax of Lockport and the late: Dorothy (Leonard) McCabe, Ruth (Michael) Delplatoand Kenneth Truax. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at the funeral home on at 11:00 am with the Reverend Bob Franke officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, N. Tonawanda, NY. Memorials appreciated to: Opportunities Unlimited.
Robert Edward Truax, age 78, of Gasport, entered into rest on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at Lockport Memorial Hospital. Born February 21, 1930 in Lockport, he was the son of the late: Perry R. and Mary A. (nee Snediker) Truax.
Robert was married to Ida Mae "Cindy" Miller on August 18, 1956. They had been married for 52 years. Bob worked as a pipe fitter for Local #129, Plumbers and Steamfitters of Niagara Falls, NY retiring after 40 years. He had also worked at Niagara Textile in Lockport. He served his country in the US Army from October 1, 1948 until June 13, 1952. He spent 44 months in Germany with the U.S. Constabulary Troopers and was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Bob was a member of the Royalton United Methodist Church where he served asTrustee, past master of the Gasport Masonic Lodge #787, past patron of Gasport Eastern Star #153, past president of the Royalton Historical Society, member of the Hartland Historical Society, Member of the American Legion Post #410, Local Union #129 retirees club and the U.S. Constabulary Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
Bob had lived in Gasport all of his life. Loving husband of: Cindy Truax. Dear father of: Lance (Kathy) Truax of Sebring, FL, Wayne (Patty) Truax of Lockport and Lisa (James) Murphy of Newfane. Grandfather of: Shane (Heather) Truax, Tara Truax, Jennifer, Jay and Joel Murphy, Theresa and Christopher Baker and Kimberly Truax. Great-grandfather of: Madysen Truax and Brooke Truax. Brother of: Jeanette (Egbert)Hamminga of Olcott, Harold (Ann) Truax of Lockport, Richard Truax of Rochester, Norman (Barbara) Truax of Lockport and the late: Dorothy (Leonard) McCabe, Ruth (Michael) Delplatoand Kenneth Truax. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday at the funeral home on at 11:00 am with the Reverend Bob Franke officiating. Interment will be in Acacia Park Cemetery, N. Tonawanda, NY. Memorials appreciated to: Opportunities Unlimited.
