Lee B. Robert, Army veteran

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Lee B. Robert, 82, a lifelong Town of Amherst resident who served in the US Army, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2006.

Born in Getzville, Mr. Robert attended School No. 4 on Stahl Road and Tonawanda High School.

He served in the Quartermaster Corps, U.S. Army for two years in the Pacific Theater during 1944 and 1945. He participated in campaigns in the Bismarck Archipelago, Northern Solomons, and Luzon, Philippines.

His quartermaster unit was responsible for salvaging military material during and after military engagements. His unit was aboard a troop transport destined for the invasion of Japan when struck by a Kamikaze plane. The unit was stationed for three months near Hiroshima shortly after its destruction.

Another highlight of his overseas duty was meeting his sister, Charlotte Robert, in Manilla, The Philippines, who was serving in the Women's Army Corps in Australia, New Guinea, and The Philippines.

Mr. Robert worked many years fabricating and setting up amusement rides for Allan-Herschel Company and its successor

Lisk-Savory. Following their closure he worked for Aimco Corporation until retirement.

Mr. Robert enjoyed and kept several horses for many years. His salvaging in the military may have started a life long interest in recovering metal scrap. He enjoyed gardening and sharing produce with friends. Another interest was felling trees for firewood.

Mr. Robert was a member of the Allan-Herschel Carousel Museum and a lifelong member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eggertsville.

Mr. Robert is survived by a sister, Rena Fraser.

Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5 from Beach-Tuyn Funeral Home.