Robert George Tanneberger

Tanneberger, Robert George “Bob” of Hingham, MA died April 28, 2015. 

Bob was a longtime resident of Ridgefield, CT before moving to Hingham 11 years ago. In his early years, he proudly served in the U.S. Army in Europe toward the end of WWII. He graduated from Queens College and went on to work for IBM in corporate services for over 35 years. In Ridgefield, Bob was an active volunteer including time spent with FISH, driving the elderly to necessary appointments, and the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. He was also an Assistant Den Master with the Cub Scouts. Bob was an avid sports fan, playing, watching and coaching sports throughout the years. He will be dearly missed.

Beloved husband for 62 years to Gertrude ”Trudy” Tanneberger of Hingham. Devoted father of Stephen and his wife Dorothy of Danbury, CT, Joseph and his wife Mary of Charlotte, NC and Michael and his wife Debra of St. Albans, VT. Cherished “Grandpa” of Peter, Andrew, William and Jordan. Loving son of the late Frank and Lillian Tanneberger and brother of the late Dr. Frank Tanneberger.  

Burial is this Friday in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ridgefield, CT. A memorial service will be held in Hingham, MA at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House, 11 Spring Street, Danbury, CT 06810.