Robert O. Sannem
December 29, 1918 – May 15, 2013
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<p>Robert O. (Bob) Sannem, 94, of Sun City Center, died peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2013 at Sun Terrace in Sun City Center. Bob was born December 29, 1918 to Otto I. and Hertha (Persson) Sannem in Chicago, IL, where he graduated from Von Steuben High School in 1937. He joined the Army before World War II, initially serving in the 11th US Cavalry. Later he fought in Europe with the 104th Timberwolf Division.</p>
<p>In 1947 Bob married Phyllis Pokorney, and together they raised four children. He completed a long and varied business career in 1976, retiring from General Telephone and Electronics. Soon after, he, Phyllis, daughter Patricia and son Glen moved to Florida, locating initially in Boca Raton.</p>
<p>Bob is survived by Phyllis, of Sun City Center; a sister; three children; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to either the Sun City Center Emergency Squad (720 Ray Watson Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573) or Lifepath Hospice (3725 Upper Creek Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573).</p>
<p>Robert O. (Bob) Sannem, 94, of Sun City Center, died peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2013 at Sun Terrace in Sun City Center. Bob was born December 29, 1918 to Otto I. and Hertha (Persson) Sannem in Chicago, IL, where he graduated from Von Steuben High School in 1937. He joined the Army before World War II, initially serving in the 11th US Cavalry. Later he fought in Europe with the 104th Timberwolf Division.</p>
<p>In 1947 Bob married Phyllis Pokorney, and together they raised four children. He completed a long and varied business career in 1976, retiring from General Telephone and Electronics. Soon after, he, Phyllis, daughter Patricia and son Glen moved to Florida, locating initially in Boca Raton.</p>
<p>Bob is survived by Phyllis, of Sun City Center; a sister; three children; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to either the Sun City Center Emergency Squad (720 Ray Watson Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573) or Lifepath Hospice (3725 Upper Creek Dr., Sun City Center, FL 33573).</p>