Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, at the United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Burial will follow in the Gettysburg Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with a 7 p.m. prayer service.
Robert Tennant was born July 5, 1938, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Irene Tennant. He moved with his mother to Gettysburg, where he attended country school and graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1956.
Following high school, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during peace time. Except for his two years of military service, Bob lived his entire life in Gettysburg.
On Aug. 28, 1965, he was united in marriage to Nancy Horsley in Draper.
He worked for Cass Clay for 25+ years, Blue Valley and Northern Plains. In 2004, Bob retired, but continued with lawn care until this past summer.
Some of Bob's hobbies included camping, fishing, bowling, and spending time with family. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren.
Bob's life will be cherished by his wife, Nancy, of Gettysburg; his children: Tim (Shawn) Tennant of Gettysburg, Darren (Tawnia) Tennant of Beresford, Chris (Lori) Tennant of Reno, Nev., Robyn Tennant of Aberdeen, Susan (Corrie) Weisser of Rapid City and Cory (Sara) Tennant of Aberdeen; and 16 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lewis and Roselta Tennant.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Bob's arrangements.
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