ROBERT RICHARD FOOTE

Robert Richard Foote, 85, of Mountain Top, passed away Sunday, September 22 2024, in Allied Services Hospice Care Wilkes-Barre.

Born on August 15 1939 in Wilkes Barre, Bob was the youngest of four children of the late Joseph and Martha Foote. He was a 1957 graduate of Meyers High School and was enlisted in the US Army from 1961 to 1964 when he met his wife of 61 years, Monique Lucienne Pfend, while stationed in Metz, France. Bob worked at Balester Optical for 42 years, retiring in 2006. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending 11 years as a part-time bus driver for Crestwood School District. 

Bob enjoyed taking trips with Monique to the western United States, Canada and France. He enjoyed walking with Monique at Lake Francis, watching the Mountain Top wildlife from his patio and spending time with his friends at the Mountain Top Senior Center, but most of all, he was happiest spending his time with his family and his beloved pets, Chloe and Lily. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Foote and sister Charlotte Bowden.

Along with his wife, Bob is survived by his daughters Christine Foote-Mcool, her husband Casey and sons Caelin and Liam; Valerie Steinbrenner, her husband Kevin and daughter Madison; Michelle Balester, her husband Matthew and children Stephanie and Christopher; son Robert Foote and his wife Lisa; and his sister Irene Edwards; several nieces and nephews. 

The family wishes to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Allied Services Hospice Care for their care and compassion in his final days.  

Per Bob's wishes, all services will be private. 

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