Robert N. Stenger

Robert N. Stenger age 90 of Massillon passed away Monday December 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 10, 1918 in Massillon to the late Jacob & Helen (Berens) Stenger. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School. He entered the Army Air Corp and served in England. Following the service he was employed at the former Griscom-Russell Co. and retired in 1983 from St. Regis Paper Co. after 20 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; served as treasurer of the Holy Name Society for 30 years for which he was recognized. He sang in the choir, served as an ‘ancient acolyte’ and was a member of K of C #554. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen (Hoey) Stenger (1967); two brothers, Jacob & Gerald and a sister Helen Stenger. Bob is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Dillon) Stenger with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. He has five devoted children: Mary Anne (Michael) Betteker of Woodbridge, VA, Joni (Dave) Lorenzo, Kathy (John) Compan, Nancy Mendez and James (Karen) Stenger, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Frs. Raymond Paul & Thomas Bishop will concelebrate. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Friday 6-8 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. The family would appreciate contributions to either St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Joseph Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222