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Robert Lee Thrush

August 29, 1948 ~ August 8, 2023 (age 74) 74 Years Old
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Robert Lee Thrush, 74, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Thornwald Home, Carlisle.  He was born Sunday, August 29, 1948 in Carlisle to the late Harold K. and Janet L. (Richwine) Thrush.

 

Bob graduated from Boiling Springs High School in 1968 and honorably served in the US Army in Vietnam.  He served as a program manager for the US Navy as a civilian contractor.  He was a member of VFW Post 477, Carlisle, American Legion “South Mountain” Post 674, Mount Holly, AmVets Post 274, Carlisle, Fraternal Order of Eagles #1299, Carlisle.  All who knew him will miss his friendly smile and larger than life personality.

 

He is survived by two daughters, Janelle Hippensteel and husband Michael of Newville, Jill Schultz and husband Brent of Mechanicsburg; two grandchildren, Evelyn and Josiah Hippensteel of Newville; four siblings, Harold Thrush, Jr. and wife Junko of FL, Linda Martin and husband Sam of Carlisle, John Thrush and wife Cindy of Boiling Springs, Larry Thrush and wife Michelle of Boiling Springs.

 

A Graveside Service with full military honors will be held Monday, August 14th at 1:00 PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.  A procession to the cemetery will depart the funeral home at 12:15 PM.  Rothermel-Finkenbinder Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 25 West Pine Street, Palmyra, PA 17078 has been entrusted with the care. 

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Susquehanna Service Dogs, 1078 Gravel Hill Rd, Grantville, PA 17028 or https://donate.onecause.com/givessd/donate.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.finkenbinderfamily.com

 

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Services

Graveside Service
Monday
August 14, 2023

1:00 PM
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
54 Indiantown Gap Road
Annville, Pennsylvania 17003

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