Robert O. Gough, 70, of Perry Twp., died Sunday, May 8, 2016 in his residence. He was the husband of Lucille D. (Himmelberger) Gough. They were married June 7, 1969 and celebrated 46 years of marriage.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the son of the late Frank and Hazel V. (Wooldrige) Gough. Robert was a United States Army veteran serving in 508 Airborne Infantry. He graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute with an associates degree in electronics. He worked as a Millwright A for Bethlehem Steel, Bethlehem from 1964 to 1973 and last worked as an Electronics Technician for AT&T. Robert was a member of Vaux Lodge No. 406 F. & A.M., Hamburg, and Loyal Order of Moose, #523, Hamburg. He enjoyed doing watch repair and working on lawnmowers and tractors. Robert was a registered watchmaker.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son: Jason A. husband of Hazel H. (Hochstuhl) Gough, Marcellus, NY; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister: Marsha "Kay" (Gough) Rohrbach, Stony Run. He was predeceased by a brother: William Gough.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th St., Hamburg, PA. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery, Shoemakersville. A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am. A Masonic Service will be held prior to the memorial service. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com