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Obituary: Robert (Bob) Edgar Bleiler

After retiring from The Home Insurance Company, Bob devoted his time to volunteering as a caring clown at the local hospitals.

Press release from Lewis Funeral Home:

July 20, 2022

Robert (Bob) Edgar Bleiler passed away on July 15, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born November 28, 1928, in Allentown, PA to the late Edgar and Marguerite Bleiler. Robert married Sara (Sally) Drum August 23, 1952. Formerly of Moorestown, NJ.

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After Robert retired from The Home Insurance Company, he devoted his time to volunteering as a caring clown at the local hospitals known as Dr. Bucket. He loved to make people smile and laugh. He even referred to himself as a Bored Certified Clownologist. He eventually became a trainer for other caring clowns. He also enjoyed playing bocce ball, feeding the birds, oftentimes buying bags of bird food that were too heavy for him to carry.

Robert leaves behind his son Scott, and several nieces and nephews.

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He is preceded in death by his parents (Edgar & Marguerite), siblings (Charles & Jane) and wife (Sally).

Funeral services were held July 18.


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