In Memory Of
Robert Flanders
1928
2019
Robert Flanders
July 24, 1928 — May 1, 2019
Slingerlands – Robert 'Bob' Flanders 90, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.
He was the son of the late Albert T. and Anna (Boice) Flanders. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Albany High School.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, earning the rank of staff sergeant and was decorated with honors. Bob was the recipient of The United Nations Medal, Korean Service Medal, with two Bronze Service Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Bob completed parachute training at Fort Benning, GA. He was a direct decedent of two Revolutionary War veterans, and was proud of his Dutch heritage. Bob was employed for 36 years at the Department of Defense, US Government.
Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, the former Loretta Felgentreff; son, Daniel (Lori) Flanders; daughters: Susan Flanders, Bertie (Rob) Nash, and Linda Hack; brother, Donald (Paula) Flanders; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Robert in 2014 and his former wife and good friend Bea Flanders in 2017.
Calling hours will be on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 10am-12pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, 12205. Services will follow at noon. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, 12205.
He was the son of the late Albert T. and Anna (Boice) Flanders. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Albany High School.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, earning the rank of staff sergeant and was decorated with honors. Bob was the recipient of The United Nations Medal, Korean Service Medal, with two Bronze Service Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Bob completed parachute training at Fort Benning, GA. He was a direct decedent of two Revolutionary War veterans, and was proud of his Dutch heritage. Bob was employed for 36 years at the Department of Defense, US Government.
Bob is survived by his wife of 37 years, the former Loretta Felgentreff; son, Daniel (Lori) Flanders; daughters: Susan Flanders, Bertie (Rob) Nash, and Linda Hack; brother, Donald (Paula) Flanders; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his son, Robert in 2014 and his former wife and good friend Bea Flanders in 2017.
Calling hours will be on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 10am-12pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, 12205. Services will follow at noon. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, 12205.
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