William "Bob" Sommers
March 31, 1923 - November 14, 2016
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William “Bob” R. Sommers, 93, of Speedway passed away on November 14, 2016. Bob was born in Indianapolis on March 3, 1923 to William R. and Leona (Murphy) Sommers. Bob served bravely in the US Army during World War II. Bob retired in 1982 as superintendent of production for Detroit Diesel Allison, where he was employed for over 35 years. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #3682, American Legion Post 500 and Moose Lodge 500. Bob was an avid golfer. Bob is preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years to whom he married on September 7, 1946, Johanna (Schlotz) Sommers. Bob is also preceded in death by his grandson, Nicholas Robert Sommers and great-granddaughter Savannah Leann Bettis. He is survived by four children; William (Karen) Sommers, Annette Groce, Nancy (Rick) Hiser, Mary (Michael) McKinzie; brothers, Raymond (Myrna) Sommers and James Sommers; sisters, Mary (Jim) Gephart, Helen Kieffer, Delores (Jim) Glaze, Gertie (David) Mathis; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675
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Carol Lich
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So sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather/great grandfather. We will be thinking and praying for your entire family during this difficult time. Love ❤ to all of you!
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. Bill & Carol Lich
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MrsSFutch
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Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Bob. Losing someone you love is one of the most difficult things a family will ever have to do. Our Heavenly Father knows your pain and wants to comfort you. Revelation21:3,4 are words of comfort that give us a promise of hope. God promises that soon he will eliminate all pain, sickness, suffering and death. What a wonderful promise, while we are waiting for the fulfillment of this promise, may your hearts find comfort in the beautiful memories of Bob and Jesus promise, John5:28,29.
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Ron Bault
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Lit a candle in memory of William "Bob" Robert Sommers
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Erna Foertsch
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So sorry for the loss of your brother Bob. Thinking of you & your family during this time of grief.
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Fred and Linda Akins
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So sorry for your loss. We knew Bob through Mary Catherine and we always knew him as "brother Bob". A delightful person who we met for stew at the Legion many times with Mary and Jim and others. We loved to hear about his dancing and other loves. He truly was a sweet man. I bet he will soon be dancing on the clouds.
Sincerely,
Fred and Linda
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Lori Burkmire
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I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such an amazing man who lived life to the fullest. I was privileged to meet Bob at Wheeler Elementary when Ellie Campbell was in my second grade class . When we needed volunteers, Bob showed up with Tina. For several years after having Ellie, Bob continued to help out with our Thanksgiving Feast and our Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast. He always greeted us with big hugs and talked about dancing and golfing. He would also talk about his family. Come to find out, my daughter is friends with his great granddaughter, Kara. I know he will be greatly missed here, but I have no doubt he's dancing up a storm in heaven! Your family is in my prayers! Lori Burkmire