hey spent the early years of retirement traveling throughout the US, including Hawaii. They belonged to the local Coast Guard Auxilliary unit and were active boaters on Felix Dam until its demise. They were also active members of the local chapter of the Happy Boombadeers. Bob was also a member of the Nifty Fifties and the Laureldale Seniors, and a regular at the CarTech Fellowship Club. After Helen's death in 2004, Bob had a close relationship with long-time friend, Ginny Buechley, and finally Vivian Kunkle. Preceding Bob in death were his parents: Ray C. and Jennie Schaeffer, brothers: Luther, Clinton and John, sisters: Catherine and Gloria "Betsy", nephew: Gene, and wives: Fern and Helen. Bob is survived by his son, David L. husband of Arleen, daughter, Lee M. Hess, grandchildren: Stacy L. Stoudt (wife of Michael), Heather D. Winters (wife of Christopher), Jeremy D. (husband of Christy), Devon Noroski, Elliot "Todd" Waters and Lori (Waters) Bolleen (wife of Ryan), sister: Grace Degler, and brother: George, also several nieces and nephews. There are also 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, with another on the way. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 in Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Reading, PA 19606. There will be a viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund at Schwarzwald Lutheran Church, 250 Church Lane Road, Reading, PA 19606. Online condolences may be recorded at www.milkinsgilesfuneralhome.com.