Robert (Bob) Lennon Duntley
March 12, 1933 – April 11, 2023
Robert (Bob) Lennon Duntley, age 90, of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 in his home. Left to cherish his memory include his son, James Robert (Terry) Duntley, and daughter, Carole Louise Duntley Merwin. Grandchildren are Rachel Ann (Christopher) Glarner, Katie Elizabeth Duntley, and Michael Robert Merwin. Great Granddaughter Olivia Ann Glarner. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan Freeman Duntley. His mother, Marie Davenport Waymire and father, Lennon Marshall Duntley.
Bob was born in Los Angeles, California. There he went to Berkeley High School. He was a graduate at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois. At Principia College, he met his lifetime partner and wife, Joan Freeman. He served his country in the Marine Corp. Then hired by Bloomer-Fiske Inc., Chicago, Illinois. After moving upward at Bloomer-Fiske, he became President. Robert (Bob) was loved in the community by everyone. Often people would remark he was a wonderfully generous, kind, and gentle soul.
Bob loved to drive his Porsche. For many years he was a member of the Shenandoah Region – Porsche Club of America. He acted as treasurer for the club.
A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 7th.
Mr Duntley was a friend and beloved patient of mine. We discussed the symphony and loved to chat about bird- watching. He was a wonderful person and I am so incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. He will be missed.