Mr. Robert A. Glocker

Robert A. Glocker (aka Bob or Rib) age 90 of Repaupo – Logan Township passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday April 3, 2018 at home with his family by his side. Bob grew up on the family farm in Mickleton where he attended Paulsboro High School and played football, basketball and baseball. After playing football his junior year of high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and served proudly in World War II. After the war, he returned home and began his working career at E.I. DuPont at the Repauno Plant in Gibbstown retiring after 38 years in 1983. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean (nee Shoemaker) in 1947 and celebrated 70 years of marriage this past June. He is survived by his wife, Jean; children, Robyn Glocker – Hammond (Ralph), Susan Steiner (Howard), David Glocker (Wendy); his grandchildren, Brittany Hammond, Katelyn Elliott (Chris), Kyle Steiner, Brad Steiner, Jessica Herrmann, Gabrielle Glocker, Robert Glocker and his great granddaughter, Charlotte Elliott. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Elmer and Elizabeth Glocker and all of his siblings. Bob leaves many nieces and nephews. Bob ran for public office in 1960 and was elected to the position of Tax Assessor for Logan Township and served in that capacity until 1978. During his tenure as Tax Assessor he also served on the Logan Township Board of Health, Logan Township Planning Board, Registrar of Vital Statistics and for the past 31 years on the Logan Township Environmental Commission. He was a past member of the Repaupo Volunteer Fire Company. In 1988 he became the Tax Assessor for the Boro of Paulsboro and served as Deputy Tax Assessor until April 2013. He coached Gibbstown Little League Baseball for 11 years in the 1960’s – 70’s and was a season ticket holder for many years with the Phillies. Bob began his real estate career in the 1970’s and in 1977 opened Glocker Realty in Gibbstown and remained there until June 1999. Bob enjoyed traveling with his family having visited all 50 states and many national parks. Later when grandchildren came along many trips were made to Disney World and Bob enjoyed 17 summers at his Brigantine home. Milestone anniversaries were celebrated in Alaska and Europe. In his spare time, Bob would be found tinkering with his Model A or in his backyard constructing walkways, sheds or watering his many flower gardens. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday April 7, 2018 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM and Saturday morning after 9:30 AM until service time in the funeral home. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. Contributions can be made in his memory to the Paulsboro High School Baseball Team, c/o Dave Glocker, 169 Repaupo Station Rd., Logan Twp., NJ 08085. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mr. Robert A. Glocker

June 25, 1927 - April 3, 2018