Robert A. Messner, Sr.

MILLERSBURG - Robert A. (Bob) Messner, Sr., 61, of 360 Church Street, passed away Wednesday, February 
8, 2006 at his residence. 

He was born in Paxton, on July 12, 1944, the son of the late Charles A. and Mildred V. (Zerbe) 
Messner.

He worked as a Painter for the Local #411 Painters Union, Harrisburg. He was a member of the Masonic 
Susquehanna Lodge #364, Millersburg; also enjoyed hunting and traveling with his family; and loved 
his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was the husband of Harriet L. ( March) Messner; and is also survived by 3 sons, Rodney A. Messner 
of Harrisburg, Robert A. Messner, Jr., and Jason A. Messner, both of Millersburg; 2 daughters, Tammie 
E. Hardy of Gettysburg, and Jill M. Klinger of Paxton; 3 sisters, Patty Lahr of Harrisburg, Linda 
Carr of TN, and Vickie Chronister of Enola; 1 brother, Paul A. Messner of Lakeland, FL; 11 
grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Hawkins and a 
great-grandson, Trenton Marsh. 

Services at Trinity UCC, Millersburg at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, February 14th, with Rev. Penny Dollar 
officiating. Interment with Masonic Services at Rickards Cemetery, Paxton. Viewing will be on Tuesday 
from 9-10 a.m., at Trinity UCC. 

Family requests donations to American Heart Association, S. Central PA Chapter, 1517 Cedar Cliff 
Drive Camp Hill, PA 17011. 

Hoover Funeral Home, Inc., Millersburg, is handling the arrangements. Sign the register book at www. 
hooverfuneralhomes.com www.pennlive.com/obits 

Published in the Patriot-News on 2/10/2006.