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Robert D. Limrick

Sept. 19, 1932 - Aug. 16, 2018

Robert D. Limrick, 85, Altoona, passed away Thurs­day at his residence.

He was born in Mont­gomery Township, Indiana County, son of Carl M. and Mary Annabel (McFarland) Limrick.

Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Dolores Socie Limrick of Altoona; three children: Bob Limrick and wife, Susan, and their family of Marietta, Ohio, Beth Limrick of Georgia and Craig Limrick and wife, Brooke, of Reynoldsville; a grandson, Ty Limrick of Reynoldsville; five stepsons and their families: Bob Socie, Ken Socie, Steve Socie, Randy Socie and Tim Socie, all of Altoona; and three siblings: Mary Jane Torrell and husband, Frank, of Clymer, Lois M. Babco of Gipsy and Clair J. Limrick and wife, Lois, of Commodore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Judith (Firment) Limrick, in 1998; a son, Christopher Limrick, in 2010; a sister, Evelyn Holiday; and two brothers: Merle and Thomas Limrick.

Bob retired from Green­wich Collieries, where he had worked as a mechanic for many years.

He was an avid hunter, fisherman and baseball player. He loved music and had a natural ability for playing the piano, guitar and banjo by ear.

Friends will be received from noon until the 2 p.m. funeral service on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Rairigh Funeral Home Ltd, 18944, Route 286, Hwy E, Hillsdale, Bob’s brother, Clair Limrick, speaking. Interment will be at Pearce Cemetery, Rossiter.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.