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Robert D. Cummings Sr.

By Billie Owens
Corfu -- Robert D. Cummings Sr., 86, of Corfu, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 28, 2019 at his home.
 
Bob was born March 30, 1932 in Corfu, a son of the late Clarence and Beatrice Hale Cummings. He was predeceased by 8 days by his beloved wife of 67 years, Marjary Aylsworth Cummings; his sister, Audrey Reiss and his brother, Richard Cummings.
 
Bob was a Lifetime member of the Pembroke Fire Department. He worked for Georgia Pacific and retired from County Line Stone Company. Bob was a Town of Pembroke zoning officer and a founding father of the Pioneer Men’s Club. He was an avid Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabers fan. Bob enjoyed farming, hunting, bingo, casino trips and just spending time with his family and friends.
 
Bob is survived by his dear children, Bonnie (Bruce) Doctor, Robert (JoAnn) Cummings Jr., David (Aimee) Cummings, Charles (Charlene) Cummings and Tammy Cummings; 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Arthur (Marion) Cummings and Thomas Cummings. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Family and friends may call Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 12 noon to 3 pm. at the C. B. Beach & Son Mortuary, Inc., 4 E. Main St., Corfu. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. 
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angelman Syndrome Foundation, 75 Executive Drive, Suite 327 Aurora, IL 60504.

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