Bergen - Robert "Bob" L Focht, 82 of Bergen passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home.
Bob was born Monday, November 24th, 1941 in Seneca Falls, New York. The middle son of the late Walter and Mary (Stahl) Focht.
He was a past member of Clifton Phelps Jaycees for many years with his wife. In his free time he enjoyed woodworking, some metal working and spending time with his children and four grandsons.
Robert graduated in 1959 from Mynderse Academy in Seneca Falls, NY and went on to marry the love of his life, Barbara "Barb" Dilmore, on May 11, 1963 at Waterloo Presbyterian Church. Together they raised two wonderful children. Bob worked at Xerox as a troubleshooting service technician and instructor for over 34 years until his retirement.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years; daughter, Wendy (Terry) Coopenberg; grandsons, Joseph (Kaley) Russell, Daniel Turner, Shawn Turner, and Aidan Townsend; great grandsons, Theo Turner and Bryce Russell; brother, W. Ronald Focht; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
In death Bob is reunited with his parents; son, Robert John Focht and his brother Richard John Focht.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, June 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 51 South Lake Avenue, Bergen where a funeral service will immediately follow. Burial will occur at a later date at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bergen Fire Department, 10 Hunter St. P.O. Box 428 Bergen, New York 14416 or Mercy Flight EMS, (www.mercyflight.org).
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