Mr. Robert H. Beattie Jr., age 83, of Weatherly, Pa. died Friday, April 24, 2009 in Weatherly.
He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Hazleton, Masonic Lodge #620 of Norristown, Weatherly American Legion Post 360 and the V.F.W. of Weatherly.
Robert served our country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was employed by Bell Telephone Company as an Installer with the PBE Branch for 35 years, retiring in 1982.
Born in Wyndmoor, Pa., he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Verna (Schaeffer) Beattie.
He is survived by
his wife of 61 1/2 years, Mrs. Dorothy (Lewis) Beattie
sons, William G. of Weatherly, Pa., Robert III and his wife, JoAnne of Collegeville, Pa., and Walter and his wife, Joan of Pottstown, Pa.
four grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pa., Philip J. Jeffries F.D./Supervisor.
Private Graveside Service on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at White Marsh Memorial Park 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, Pa.
Memorials in his honor to St. Peter's Episcopal Church 46 South Laurel, Hazleton, Pa. 18201 or Zion Lutheran Church First & Fell Sts., Weatherly, Pa. 18255.
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