Robert Arnold Hommerbocker, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Norfolk. Born September 16, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Howard F. and Mabel Morrissett Hommerbocker. For many years he managed a laundry business in the Baltimore area. He loved spending time with his family and rooting for the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elsa Lindley Hommerbocker; three sons, Robert A. Hommerbocker, II and his wife, Mary Jane, David E. Hommerbocker and his wife, Laura, and William K. Hommerbocker and his wife, Robin; a daughter, Linda A. Hommerbocker; a sister, Doris Hommerbocker Lerch and her husband, Stewart; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Robert, matthew, Terry, Cynthia, Adrian, Caron, Kelly, and Kimberly; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Howard, Preston, Kenny, and Edmund; and a sister, Grace.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29th at 11 a.m. at Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, 1630 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD, 21228. The family will attend a private burial immediately following the service at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Mr. Hommerbocker’s name.
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He was a great man! So sorry for your loss, I know he will be sorely missed by Mother and all of you! Our deepest sympathy for your loss! Treasure all the wonderful memories! Janet and Scott Glover
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Father. Love to Bill and the entire family.
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hommerbocker Family.
The Giger Family
Sorry to hear about your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family doing this time. God bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May you all be blessed with fond memories.
We were neighbors of Bob and Elsa for many years. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
uncle bobby very much loved and will always be in my heart love you terri
To the Hommerbocker Family,
My deepest condolences to you all on the death of Mr. Hommerbocker. It has been many, many years since we were neighbors on Globe Dr., but the fond memories remain with me. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Condolences,
Jennifer Donnelly Schlimm
You were a very good person who will be greatly missed. Love you and your family
The Bible gives us the wonderful prospect of seeing our loved ones again on a paradise earth. At Psalms 37:9-11 & 29, it gives us the hope of living forever on a paradise earth. It will be a time when Isaiah 33:24 will take place and “no resident will say ‘I am sick.” On this paradise earth, Rev. 21:4 promises us that “death will be no more.” I know this may not relieve your deep grief at this time, but please take faith in God’s promises.
Dear, dear Elsa! We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. You were so kind and tried to stay in touch, but our good intentions never found the time to respond. I tried your phone numbers today and when I couldn’t reach you, tried to find you online. If this message reaches you, our new address is 10 Rumford Dr., Unit 103, Catonsville, MD 21228 or you can call my cell at 410-302-2836. Sending our love, R&M