Birth date: Apr 22, 1934 Death date: Jul 24, 2023
Bob was born on April 22, 1934, in Lock Haven, PA the son of the late James and Isabelle (Moore) Confer. He graduated from Lock Haven High School, joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. On July 7, 1960, he married the Read Obituary
My Uncle! I know that family was his heart & soul and he was taught that at an early age and it remained evident in his later age also. I am so lucky and blessed to be a part. I remember as a young girl being curious and asking questions about this large family. It always amazed me that to be one of 21 kids growing up together and remaining so close, was so unheard of. The answer was always the same. I was told that with 21 kids, they didn’t have much , so there was never anything to fight over. They say that once the mother passes that the family usually falls apart, but not this family. As they each had families of their own, they still found time to get together every year for a big reunion and even take family vacations together. My cousins were truly some of my best friends growing up. We had perfect role models and I truly loved each one of my aunts and uncles. Uncle Bob was the last and as I’ve said, you always save the best for last, and he was the best of the best! Aunt Ute, Laura, Angela and families, I am so sorry for your loss but I know that you are so fortunate to have had him and that you know how much he loved you all. May you find comfort in all your memories and knowing of that great reunion going on now, that someday we will join in.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, Linda O'D
My Grandfather, Robert Confer was one of the kindest, most generous people I've ever known. He was honorable to a fault and would give the shirt off his back for someone in need. He taught my brother and I the values of hard work, believing in ourselves even when others didn't and to know our own self worth. He was a tinkerer, always fashioning some rudimentary device that looked highly dubious, but worked more often than not. He was always there for us, no matter how much we argued or butted heads over silly things. I often let my hotheaded attitude and need to figure things out for myself override his guidance and wisdom, which I do regret. He was an amazing grandfather and only ever tried to impart what he knew to us to help in whatever future endeavor we pursued. He always asked us about our friends and how they were doing, always asked us about how business was at the shop, always told us to "Watch it!" And "Be careful!" Wherever we went. He was always quick to call to tell us to come home if the weather got bad or tell us "Come home and go to bed!" Since we stay out late most nights. He always looked after the family and always said how proud he was to have the family that he did. The three of us (he, my brother Andy,and I) shared a tremendous love of all things Charlie Brown/Peanuts and Captain America. We would come over every weekend and spend it with Pap and Gram. We'd stay up late Friday and Saturday nights to watch all sorts of fun stuff on TV like the A-Team, Buck Rogers, Star Trek and tons of other shows over the years. I am, and always will be proud to be his Grandson. Gonna miss you like crazy, Pap. You will always be our Captain America.
You were the best husband, dad, and Pap that any of us could’ve ever had. I know you’re sitting around the table with your mom, siblings, daughter, granddaughter, and friends. We love you and miss you.
Dear Laura and family,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Prayers sent.
Virginia Day Lorberau
