1924
Robert
2016
Robert L. Tener
June 10, 1924 — June 10, 2016
Dr. Robert L. Tener, 92, of Ravenna, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at his home.
He was born May 1, 1924 in Barberton, to Lawrence Edward and Ruby Margaret (Zeptner) Tener. Dr. Tener was a Professor Emeritus and taught from 1960 to 1992 in the English Department at Kent State University and was the Founder of the KSU Wick Poetry Program. He was a maker with words and wood, lover of dogs and animals, friends with flowers and trees.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. (Albu) Tener, whom he married on January 3, 1971; brother, Dale K. Tener of Stow; eight nieces and nephews; sixteen great nieces and nephews; two great great nephews; friend of the family, Carol Tener; sister-in-law, Kathy (Bill) McBride; dogs, Olathe and Reacher; cats, Sita, Ginger and Blitzen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruby Tener; sister, Dawn Nickel and Judy Tener; brother, David Tener.
There will be no services as per Bob's wishes. Friends may call from 11 AM - 1 PM Thursday, June 16, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Portage County Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
He was born May 1, 1924 in Barberton, to Lawrence Edward and Ruby Margaret (Zeptner) Tener. Dr. Tener was a Professor Emeritus and taught from 1960 to 1992 in the English Department at Kent State University and was the Founder of the KSU Wick Poetry Program. He was a maker with words and wood, lover of dogs and animals, friends with flowers and trees.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. (Albu) Tener, whom he married on January 3, 1971; brother, Dale K. Tener of Stow; eight nieces and nephews; sixteen great nieces and nephews; two great great nephews; friend of the family, Carol Tener; sister-in-law, Kathy (Bill) McBride; dogs, Olathe and Reacher; cats, Sita, Ginger and Blitzen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruby Tener; sister, Dawn Nickel and Judy Tener; brother, David Tener.
There will be no services as per Bob's wishes. Friends may call from 11 AM - 1 PM Thursday, June 16, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Portage County Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44266.
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