April 22, 1939 - October 29, 2024
Robert E. “Bob” Treaster, 85, of Belleville, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
He was born on April 22, 1939 in Belleville to the late Howard M. and Helen (Harshbarger) Treaster.
Surviving are daughters: Jacqueline L. Treaster of State College and Carol A. Fultz and husband Ronald of Belleville; 4 grandchildren: Lindsey Rhodes of Meyerstown; Ryan Fultz and wife Ashley Nicole of Lewistown; Ashley Ann Fultz and companion Scott Cavanaugh of McVeytown; Zach Fultz and wife Jenny of Huntingdon; 5 great-grandchildren: Kayden Fultz, Alexa Williams, Vance Fultz, Owen Fultz and Colton Fultz; Siblings: James Treaster, Sr. of Belleville and companion Janet Hann and Beverly Frankhouser and husband Sanford of Reedsville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Gage Michael Fultz; siblings: Richard Treaster, Paul Treaster, Bill Treaster, Kate Weikel, Shirley Shaffer and Howard Treaster, Jr.
He attended Menno-Union High School. He then served in the U.S. Marines Corp from 1957-1963. Following the marines, he was employed at Abbott’s Dairy, later known as Fairmont Foods, where he retired. After retirement, he went logging with the Amish, then taxied the Amish for many years.
He enjoyed hunting and doing woodworking projects. He loved picnicking and having barbeques. He also loved to visit and play board games with his grandchildren and give them funny little gifts.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3597 West Main Street, Belleville. The memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Mike Sigler officiating.
Light refreshments will follow the service.
Arrangements are under the care of Henderson Funeral Home, 3813 West Main Street, Belleville. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonfuneralhomes.net.
I have great childhood memories of Bob Treaster developed during several enjoyable visits with him, Carol, and Jackie many years ago. The thing about Bob that has remained in my memory throughout the years is his great kindness- and what a wonderful gift that is in a world that is so often difficult and unkind. And when I think of Bob now, I am so thankful for God bringing him into my life- adding to the rich tapestry of people whom the Lord has brought into my life to enrich it. Most of all, I'm thankful that Bob is in heaven with the Lord right now because of his faith in Christ as his personal savior. It is the place…