Obituaries

Robert Asher

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Robert L. Asher, 80, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at his home in the Orlando Lutheran Towers. He was born July 21, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of Clyde and Mildred (Hayes) Asher. Bob graduated from Jefferson City High School and attended Jefferson City Junior College and was a graduate of Warrensburg State College. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of the home, daughter, Lisa Lacey (Robert), Orlando; sons, Marc Gunderson (Laverne), Crowley Texas and Andrew Asher (Francesca), Orlando; twin brother, William, Vienna, Mo. and sister, Virginia Haar, Jefferson City. He is also survived by grandchildren, Darren Rall (Colleen), Ashley Magee (Rob), Marc W. Gunderson Jr., Samuel Gunderson, Christopher Lacey, Collin Asher and Grace Asher, as well as many special nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by son, Todd Gunderson and grandsons, Ryan Lacey, Clarke Gunderson; brother, Harold Asher and nephew, Timothy Asher. A memorial service will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Longwood, Fla. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Orlando Lutheran Towers Foundation, 300 East Church Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.

Published March 21, 2012