Robert J. “Bob” Brothers, 75 of East Brady died Saturday March 22, 2014 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.
Born September 30, 1938 in East Brady, he was the son of Benjamin F. and Dorothy K. “Dude” (Jordan) Brothers.
On August 15, 1964 Bob married Deloris M. “Lori” Roth. She preceded him in death.
Bob was a veteran who served with the United States Marine Corp.
Bob was a custodian at East Brady High School then worked at Rex Hide Corp. in East Brady for 15 years until its closing. Bob and his brothers then formed the Brothers-Brother roofing company and were responsible for many new or repaired roofs in the East Brady area. Bob eventually retired from Koppers (Indespec) in Petrolia after 25 years of employment.
Bob was a 1958 graduate of East Brady High School where he excelled in varsity Basketball and Football. He was voted most athletic in his senior class. Bob enjoyed sporting events, casino trips, poker club at the Bradys Bend SOI, bowling, hunting, but most of all enjoyed the company of his grandchildren.
He is survived by 2 daughters Donna Lauer and husband Jerry of Parker and Traci Infantino and husband Richard of Sugarcreek Twp.
2 Brothers, Donald Brothers and wife Pat of Cleveland, TX and Charles Brothers and wife Pat of Rimersburg. 2 sisters, Janet Culton and husband Reed of Houston, TX and Barb Noullet and husband Jeff of Petrolia.
3 Granddaughters, Frankie (Ed) Olyha, Toni Infantino and Andi Infantino.
4 Grandsons, Colby Lauer, Michael (Sarah) Brothers, Brandon Lauer and Zak Infantino
5 Great Grandchildren, Abby Brothers, Ryleigh Brothers, Lorelai Olyha, Aidon Olyha, and Izzy Brothers.
Bob is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and his extended family at the Plaza Pantry Restaurant.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lori who died June 12, 1997, and 1 son Rob Brothers Jr. 2 Brothers Benjamin and John Brothers and 1 sister Ruth Stanford.
Friends of Robert J. “Bob” Brothers will be received 2-4, 6-8pm Tuesday March 25, 2014 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028
Funeral Services will be held at 11am Wednesday March 26, 2014 at Buechele Funeral Home with the Rev. William Kuba of St. Eusebius Church celebrating.
Burial in St. Eusebius Cemetery will be private.
In Lieu of Flowers, the Brothers’ family suggests memorials be made to the East Brady Ambulance PO Box 325 East Brady, PA 16028 or the Sugarcreek Ambulance 2030 State Route 268 East Brady, PA 16028.