Robert H. Deshler

Robert H. Deshler, 74, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed from this life on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, following a lengthy illness.  Born on May 3, 1942 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Francis Howard and Laura Louise (Farrell) Deshler.

Mr. Deshler was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. Bob, as he was known to family and friends, attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School.  He attended Erie County Tech and earned his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the former Tri-State University in Indiana (Trine University).  Mr. Deshler proudly served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged on September 14, 1965.  On March 10, 1972 he married the former Bette L. Watts.  Bob was employed as an engineer for the former Harrison Radiator (Delphi), until he retired in 2000.  He was a longtime, active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and served as a volunteer, with his wife, for Meals-on-Wheels of Niagara Falls.  

In addition to his beloved wife of over 44 years, Mr. Deshler is survived by four children, Ceridwyn Cunningham, Chester Hampton Clark, IV, Kevin Alexander (Regina) Deshler and Lori D. (Kevin) Gantt; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Cassandra, Rhiannon (Robert), Samantha, Mason, Alexis, Dyllan and Bobby and one great-grandson, Trenton.  Bob is also survived by one sister, Marilyn (Edmund) Stiles and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one granddaughter, Amberlynn Cunningham. 

Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, in the Town of Niagara.  Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Friday, September 23rd at 12:00 NOON, celebrated in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY, with Rev. Thomas Mason and Rev. Neil Katterman officiating.  EVERYONE ASSEMBLE AT THE CHURCH.  Interment, concluding with military honors, will be held in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1010 Michigan Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 or to Meals-on-Wheels of Niagara Falls, 1920 18th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.  

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