OBIT: Robert Richard DAVIS, 2008, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
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DAVIS, Robert Richard 05/19/08 Daily American
Robert Richard Davis, 75, Somerset, died May 17, 2008, at The Patriot, Somerset. Born
May 12, 1933, in Somerset, the son of Earl and Ferne Elizabeth (Pritts) Davis.
Preceded in death by parents; first wife, the former Elsie Edith "Toots" Harkcom, who
died May 7, 2004; daughter, Bonnie Kay Davis; and brother, Freddie Davis. Survived by
wife, the former Ruby Mae Landis, to whom he was married 3 years; stepchildren, Mrs. Ken
(LouAnn) Bowersox, Friedens; Roger Leer and wife, Gwen, Rockwood; Randy Leer and wife,
Susan, Somerset; Rick Leer and wife, Susan, Somerset; Ron Leer, Carlisle; Mrs. Terry
(Carol) Rhodes, Berlin; and Robert Leer, Friedens; step grandchildren, Matthew, Joelle,
Jessica, Justin, Jonathan and Brandon; step great-grandson, Ethan; sisters and brother,
Gloria Miller, Somerset; Mrs. Joseph (Kay) Slope, Somerset; and Guy Davis. 1952
graduate of Somerset High School. He retired with the U.S. Army as a veteran of Vietnam
with 22 years of service. He also worked and retired from Rockwood Manufacturing. Bob
was a member of Berachah Baptist Church. He also enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting and
woodworking. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hauger-Zeigler
Funeral Home, Somerset. Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Berachah
Baptist Church, Somerset. The Rev. Dr. Dale Lyzbicki officiating. Interment, Middlecreek
Cemetery. Contributions may be given to Medi Home Hospice or Berachah Baptist Church, 134
Romas Road, Somerset, PA 15501. Military graveside rites accorded By the Somerset County
Honor Guard. www.haugerzeigler.com.