Robert Vathroder's Obituary
Robert Vathroder age 88 passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at his residence in Lady Lake, Florida. Born in Ruden, West Germany Mr. Vathroder moved to the Lady Lake area in 1952 from Wheaton, Minnesota. He was a retired welder and worked for Shepherd’s welding and ABC trailer sales for many years before opening his own business at the age of 58 and which he ran until he was well into his 70’s. He was a member of St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, Lady Lake, and the Leesburg Moose lodge. He enjoyed traveling and spending time at the beach. He was pre-deceased by his wife Mildred in 1997. He is survived by: 2 Sons – Michael Vathroder – Weirsdale, FL; Robert James Vathroder – Fruitland Park, FL; 5 daughters – Judy Ann Thurgood – Lady lake; Linda Marie Cordell – Appomattox, VA; Betty Lou Tunis – Summerfield, FL; Mary Ann Harlow – Lady Lake, FL; and Loretta Marie Burgett – Summerfield, FL; Sister- Alma Gaulrapp – Minnesota; and a special sister-in-law Joyce Belding; 14 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P. M. Wednesday (Today) at Page Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services 914 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 352-787-5511. Mass of Christian Burial will take place 8:30 A. M. Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church with interment following at the Lady Lake Cemetery. Page Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with all arrangements.
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