Obituary of Robert E. Van Dusen

VAN DUSEN , ROBERT E . Age 93 of Elmira , NY and Winter Haven , Florida passed away on Sunday February 1 , 2015 . Robert was born November 22 , 1921 in Horseheads , NY the son of the late George L. and Minnie Mae Chase Van Dusen . He married his wife , Evelyn Margaret "Peggy" Knowlton Van Dusen on April 3 , 1945 . Bob was a Veteran of World War II serving his country with The U.S. Navy. He was a retired Corrections Officer with The NYS Department of Corrections at Elmira , NY . He was the owner and operator of a plumbing and heating business. Bob was a member of Old Oak Masonic Lodge # 364 F.&A.M. of Horseheads , NY and a member of Airstream Club and traveled throughout the US and the Square Dancer's Club. Bob Enjoyed golfing, ocean cruising, playing bridge and Euchre. Mr. Van Dusen was pre-deceased by his wife Peggy on May 23 , 1989 , his brother Donal A. Van Dusen on January 29 , 1928 , his father George L. Van Dusen Sr. on May 27 , 1966 , his brother George L. Van Dusen Jr. on July 1 , 1978 , his mother Minnie Mae Chase Van Dusen on September 27 , 1995 , and by his brother William H. Van Dusen on November 10 , 2009 . Bob married his second wife Margaret Allmendinger Van Dusen on July 29 , 1990 and she pre-deceased him on December 28 , 2014. Mr. Van Dusen loved his family and friends and treasured the time he spent with them as well as playing Euchre. Bob is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law : James & Gail Van Dusen of Fayetteville , NY and Jeffrey & Suzy Van Dusen of Chandler , AZ ; grandchildren : Carl James Van Dusen , Beth (Scott) Yost , and Jenny Van Dusen ; great grandchildren : Zachary Van Dusen and Lily Yost ; sisters : Anna ( Mrs. Jesse) Swackhamer of Horseheads , NY , Joyce ( Mrs. Bert) Wilcox of Burdett , NY , and Barbara & Jake Trimmer of Elmira Heights , NY ; brother ; Edwin Van Dusen of Oxford , NY ; Marge's family James (Karen) Allmendinger , Joyce (Richard) Joy , and William Allmendinger (Deceased) and his wife Susie Allmendinger ; several step - grandchildren , step great- grandchildren , nieces , nephews , and a host of caring friends . Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS , NY on Thursday March 26 , 2015 from 11 AM to 12 Noon . Mr. Van Dusen's Funeral Services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours . Bob will be laid to rest with his wife Peggy in Woodlawn Cemetery in Elmira , NY where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Van Dusen . Flowers are acceptable or those wishing may remember Mr. Van Dusen through memorials to a charity of one's choice.