Friday, June 12, 2015 6:13 am

ROCHESTER - Robert "Bob" Beranger, 87, of 20 Farmington Road died Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at home surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.

He was born February 28, 1928, in Winchester, Mass., the son of the late Elias and Marion (Eichorn) Beranger. He served his country proudly in the Army during WWII. Bob has resided in Rochester since 1967 previously living in Bedford, Mass. Bob was owner and president of Beranger Volkswagen in Rochester. He enjoyed many hobbies and activities including flying, boating, fishing, RVing, car racing, motorcycling and the Patriots. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Members of his family include his wife of 37 years, Karen (Kanehl) Beranger; sons, John and wife Delight, Scott and wife Carolyn, all of Rochester, Steve of Alton, Edward Owen, of Derry, Robert Owen , of Limington, Maine; daughter, Beth (Beranger) Jennison, of Rochester; grandchildren, Jeff and wife Katie, Stephanie and husband Erik, Amy and husband Patrick, Kimberly and husband Brian, Casey, Kirby, Hayden, Avaleigh and Lucia; 3 great grandchildren, Dorothy, Mayson, and Ahna; several cousins and two dogs, Duncan and Hippo. He was preceded in death by sister, Jeannine Smalley and first wife Sylvia.