Obituary of Robert W. Phelps

Robert W. Phelps, 73, of Lamont Circle Cortland passed away Monday at Cortland Regional Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1937, the son of the late John and Edith Miller Phelps. He has been a lifelong resident of Cortland. He graduated Cortland High School in 1956. He then served with his country in the US Army. Robert was a proprietor of Phelps Automotive for many years. He was an avid golfer and bowler, and was a member of the Bowling Hall of Fame. He also played baseball for the Cortland Merchants. Robert was a member of the American Legion 489. Robert is survived by his wife of 53 years Ruth Stauber, sons Robert (Machell), of Cortland, John (Jill) of Cortland, Timothy (Tonya Ufholz) of Clyde, daughter Robin (Rick) Canale of Cortland, sister J Kay Ede of VT., grandchildren Robbie, Jenna, John, Jesse, Christian, Emily, Daniel and Joe and Jake Casson, great granddaughters Madison and Kala. He was predeceased by his son Thomas in 1992. Funeral services will be held Wed. November 17 at Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland. Interment will follow at Cortland Rural Cemetery Friends may call 4-7 Tuesday Nov. 16 at the funeral home. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com Dear Ruth, So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Shirley and I sent our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. We remember the class reunions and the good times we had. I'll never forget presenting the Horses Ass trophy to Bob at the golf outing at Elm Tree when he left me with you and Donna French to "beat the rest" with basically no chance for success. I remember growing up with Bob on Clinton Ave. His father's Esso station, the baseball and football games, playing baseball for CHS and I'll always remember his black dog getting run over when the Clinton Ave bridge was under construction and how he felt when the policeman had to end his dog's life. Remembering all the good times we had will never be forgotten. Again, the best to your family and I hope to see you when I drive up to Cortland next summer for our 55th reunion. John and Shirley Adams Ormond Beach FL Ruth, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You and Bob had a wonderful 50+ year run together...a young marriage that lasted. I'll always remember Bob's energy and humor, both in the early days and at our reunions. I trust you'll find comfort in remembering those qualities and I trust that they have been passed on to children and grandchildren. Please know you are in my thoughts. Jerry Peck Hi To All Of the Phelps Family. Sorry to hear of Bob's passing, he put up a good fight. He's at peace now. Take Care, see you in the spring. Les & Jean Although I have only really know the Phelps family through bowling and auto repair, it is clear to us that Mr. Phelps was loved by all. I especially enjoyed the family banter on Friday nights at Cortlanes. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss. Stephen Mosher Thinking of you in your time of grief. Barb and Bill Greene Sorry for your loss. Also sorry that I could not attend the services. Eric Manning Ruth and Family: We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Bob last week. We are thinking of you during this difficult time and want you all to know if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call. God Bless. Love, Kristi and Brent