Robert Hund

Robert D. “Pa” Hund, age 77, of East Springfield departed this world for heaven on Friday, January 22, 2016 after a courageous yearlong battle against lung cancer.

He was born in Wilkensburg, PA on November 14, 1938 a son of the late Frank W. and Lucy Hamler Hund. Was taken in by his Aunt Ruth and Uncle Alan Cyphert in 1949 when his parents passed away.

After graduating from Saltsburg High School in 1956, where Bob was quarterback of the football team and varsity basketball team captain, he served in the United States Air Force. He retired from General Electric after 30 years, working in many capacities.

Bob was a faithful worshiper at the Federated Church of East Springfield. Besides being a passionate Pittsburgh Pirate, Penguins, and Steelers fan, his favorite pastime was playing card games with family. Playing golf, traveling, and reading were his favorite hobbies.

“Pa” will be greatly missed and his memory treasured by all who knew and loved him. “Ta-ta !”

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant son Thomas D. Hund and by his brother, Frank Hund.

Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Knauer Hund; three daughters: Kathleen Miller and her husband Jeff of San Diego, CA; Mary Titch and her husband, Larry of Corry, PA; and Denise Hund of East Springfield ; 9 grandchildren: Jerad, Jessica, Jordan, Alyssa, Emily, Keith, Brett, Scottie, and Greg; 2 great grandchildren: Hailey and Ariya; a sister, Norma Sokolowski of Fountain Valley, CA; 2 half-sisters: Linda and Cindy; and a half-brother Artie. Bob is further survived by 6 cousins who were just like brothers to him: Wilmer, Al, Wes, Jack, Earl, and Don Cyphert.

A memorial service will be held at the Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East in Girard on Wednesday at 1pm.

Memorials may be made to Regional Cancer Center, 2500 West 12th St., Erie PA, 16505 or Great Lakes Hospice, 1700 Peach St. Suite 244, Erie, PA 16501.