Robert T. Josephsen Obituary (1921

Robert T. Josephsen, 87, passed away on July 10th after a battle with cancer. Robert was born on July 8, 1921 in Spokane, WA to Walter and Ruth (Armfield) Josephsen. During WWII, he worked for PSNS as a welder. Later, Robert worked as a Star Route Mail Contractor for 55 years. His route went from Chico to Seabeck-Holly to Dewatto. He also owned his own mail truck delivery service. During 1967-1968 Robert worked at Bangor Base for the Vietnam War effort. Robert was a lifetime member of the Model A Ford Club of America and member of the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collectors Club. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer; sister, Betty; and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Richard (Marcia) of Seabeck, WA, Dan (Gerry) of Kalispell, MT and Bob (Kathy) of Seabeck, WA; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Public visitation will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 15th from 12pm-1pm. A funeral service will follow at 1pm. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery.