Robert H. Lockner

Age 85 of Elmira a proud WWII Navy veteran, passed away on Veteran's Day Thursday, November 11, 2010 after a brief illness. Bob was predeceased by his wife Wanda (Collson) Lockner; Parents Fred and Francis Lockner; Sisters Jeanette and Marion Lockner; Brothers Fred, George (Belva), Kenneth (Florence) and Donald Lockner; Father-in-Law Merle Collson; Sister-In-Law Helen Collson; Nephew Jack Lockner and Niece Joan Aumick. He is survived by his loving children Charles (Teresa) and Barbara and dog Morgan all of Elmira; Sisters-In-Law Hilda Lockner of Elmira and Jeanne Lockner of Apache Junction, AZ; Brothers-in-Law Robert (Viola) Collson of Elmira and Francis Collson of Matalatcha, Florida.; Aunt Dorothy Collson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to visitOlthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southportfrom 4:00 - 7:00 PMon Monday, November 15, 2010 with the Funeral Service immediately following.Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday morning. Bob proudly served on the LST 307 during WWII at the battle or Normandy.He was also a proud member of the Teamster's Retiree's Local 529 after retiring from Yellow Freight after many years of service. Bob was often seen walking his neighborhood with his dog.Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of your choice.