Bob Zander

Ernest “Bob” Zander, 89, of Independence, passed away Sunday, December 8th, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. He was a veteran of the Marines during World War II on the Pacific front, he had a passion for serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Mason Ohio Volunteer Fire Department, and he was a longtime employee Litton Industries. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Zander. Survivors include his wife, Dortha Zander of Independence; his sons, Dave (Marcy) Zander of Mason, OH, and Allen (Kashawna) White of Cheyenne, WY; and his daughter, Dawn Mishler of Independence, KY. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Jake and Faith White. Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 12th, 2013 from 10:00AM-11:00PM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Erlanger. A service will follow the visitation at 11:00AM at the funeral home. Burial on Thursday December 12th at 1PM at Rose Hill Cemetery 171 S. Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH. Memorials to: The American Heart Association 5211 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 or Disabled Veterans of America 3725 Alexandria Pk. Cold Spring, KY 41076 or St. Elizabeth Hospice 483 South Loop Dr. Edgewood, KY 41017. Online condolences may be made to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com