Robert F. Jenner
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Robert F. Jenner, son of the late R. Wesley and Ethel Jenner passed peacefully away on August 22, 2025 in his 88th year at the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center in Rochester, New York. He is survived by his wife, Gloria, of Rochester, his daughter, Elizabeth, of New Jersey and his sister, Ellen, of Canada. He was predeceased by his brother, David, of Marquette, Michigan.
Robert attended Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on a Reserve Officer Training Corp scholarship and graduated from the engineering program. After Naval training missions around the world, he joined the U.S. Navy Submarine Service based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His first, and favorite assignment was aboard the submarine USS Archerfish.
Following active duty, he was employed in the engineering division at the Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester where he was chief mechanic and he continued serving in the Naval Reserve. He retired with the rank of LT.-CMDR.
“Bob” was an avid outdoorsman who loved to be out studying stars on the water in a canoe. He frequently took his family camping, skiing, and snowshoeing. In fact, it was his love of skiing which led to the love of his life—Gloria; he met her on the Kodak Ski Club bus.
Bob’s careful study of nature translated into art. He enjoyed carving songbirds out of wood and was well known in carving circles across the country and in Canada for his precise craftsmanship. He won many carving awards across the years for his artistry.
Bob was laid to rest, with military honors, at the Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu, New York.
One highlight of Bob’s life was his Honor Flight trip—a free trip to monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C. in celebration of his service to our country. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to https://honorflightrochester.org/donations/ so that other veterans can be celebrated as he was.
Friends may call Thursday (August 28th) 4-7 PM at Vay-Schleich and Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. Private Interment, Western NY National Cemetery.
I’m so sorry for your loss, but appreciative that I got to have some great discussions with Bob.
We were deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Bob’s passing. He was a kind man with a gentle spirit and his presence will be greatly missed. Sending love and strength during this difficult time.
55 years ago Bob was the best man at our wedding. Over the years we enjoyed many social gatherings with Gloria and him. He and my husband (now deceased) shared a deep love of the navy- especially the submarine service. Bob and Gloria are the godparents of my daughter Katherine.
My condolences to you, Elizabeth. Your dad had so many talents that I didn’t know about but admire! I’m happy to donate in his memory as the Honor Flight is something that all of our vets should get to attend. Love and hugs
Love you great woman! You got this!
My condolences to you, Elizabeth and your family. May you be comforted by many wonderful memories!
Elizabeth, your father lived a wonderful life. I know these last few years have been so hard on you as his health deteriorated. May it bring you comfort to know he is now at peace. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. Sending you light from across the miles.
Bob was a wonderful neighbor on Fox Meadow. He supplied us with many plants over the years. He would get out his charts and tell you the exact color and type of plant he was sharing with you. God grant him peace and comfort to his family!
To the Jenner family, our sincere and deepest condolences and prayers to you. Our family has fond memories of him and all in your family from our days on College Avenue in Marquette, including Robert and of course, Wes and Ethel. Wes and Ethel and your family were a HUGE part of my life, as well our parents, Ketih and Barbara and sister Allison.