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Robert L. "Bon" Wallis, 90, of Liverpool, entered into rest on Monday
, May 14, 2018, at UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital.
He was born Jan. 31, 1928, in Liverpool, a son of the late Edwin B. Sr
. and Mildred (Zaring) Wallis. He was married to the former Blanche Lo
g who preceded him on Sept. 27, 2014. The couple were married for 6
7 years at the time of her passing.
Robert was a graduate of Liverpool High School.
He began working with his father in the family poultry business in Liv
erpool and continued that business for many years. Along with his lat
e wife, they owned and operated the Ferryboat Campsites in Liverpool.
He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Liverpool
, an active member of the Liverpool Lions club, the Zembo Shrine, Maso
ic Lodge, Millersburg, and served on the Newport School Board.
Robert enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and bowling.
He is survived by four children and their spouses, Carolyn B. and Larr
y Caldwell, R. Randall "Randy" and Jane Wallis, Cassandra "Sandi" an
d Bob Folk, and E. Scott and Jo Wallis; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-gra
dchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Ruthann Wallis; o
e brother-in-law, David Broscious; and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Edwin "
Bud" Jr. and Twila Wallis; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Joan (W
allis) Broscious and Marian W. and James E. Zeiders Jr..
Friends and family are invited to the visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat
urday, May 26, at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1000 N. Fr
ont St., Liverpool, followed by a celebration of life at 11, with th
e Rev. David A. Sensenig officiating.
Private interment will be in the Liverpool Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in loving memory of Rob
ert to his church.
The George P. Garman Funeral Homes Inc., 606 N. Front St., Liverpool h
ave been entrusted with the arrangements.
Published on May 16, 2018
Sunbury Daily Item
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