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In Memoriam

Robert C. Lander, 95

October 5, 1926 - August 6, 2022

Robert C. Lander

MORRIS - Robert Charles Lander, 95, of Wallkill and Morris NY passed away Saturday August 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Robert was born on October 5, 1926 in Elizabeth, NJ to Ralph George Lander and Rosalind (Sharetts) Lander.  Bob was married in 1948 to Margaret Mary (Miehls) Lander for 58 years. 

Bob served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 during the Second World War.  He attended Pace College on the GI Bill.  He worked as a systems programmer for American Tobacco Co. from 1946 until his retirement in 1986 totaling 40 years.  Bob was a lover of animals, cigars, martinis and an avid golfer. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him. 

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