Robert Duesenberry

Robert “Bob” James Duesenberry age 77, of Senecaville, OH passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, OH. He was born March 17, 1948 in Aliquippa, PA son of the late Alfred and Ruth Kachera Duesenberry.

He served and protected his nation in the United State Army in Vietnam. Bob served in the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles” where he was a door gunner on a UH-1 Huey. He drove truck for Modern Builders Supply for over 20 years as well as having been self-employed as a contractor. He loved fishing, camping, and his dogs. Bob was a member of the Springfield Assembly of God in Akron, OH. He served as a commander for the boys group Royal Rangers for many years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a grandson Jacob Duesenberry; 2 sisters Sandy Shepard and Anna Rankin; brother Tim Duesenberry; beloved dog Bella.

Those left to cherish his memory, are his wife Margie Ford Duesenberry, whom he married May 20, 1972; son Steven (Jessica) Duesenberry of Lorain, OH; daughter Veronica (Bob) Duesenberry Allen of New Concord, OH; granddaughter Paige Marie Duesenberry; 2 sisters Alfreda (Fred) Shipp of Reynoldsburg, OH and Roberta (Don) McConahay of Cambridge, OH; special dogs Dixie and Bella #2. Bob is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.

The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell, OH 43724. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Olive Cemetery in Caldwell, OH with Military Graveside Honors conducted by the Noble County Veteran Service Organizations. Please join us in remembering Bob by visiting his memorial at www.ChandlerFuneralHome.net