Robert "Bob" H. Tower, age 71, of Tyrone, passed away on Friday May 8 th , 2026, at

home. He was born June 23, 1954, in Philipsburg, a son of Russell L. Tower and Vivian

L. (Lewis) Tower.

Bob is survived and missed by his loving wife Rachelle C. (Beery) Tower of 44 years

and a daughter, Renee C. Tower-Anderson (Robert) New Jersey; two sisters Beverly L.

(Tower) Moskol of Altoona, Carol A. Tower of Sandy Ridge; three grandchildren Vivian

Tower, Caleb Tower, and Colton Anderson. four nephews and one niece. He is

preceded in death by his sister Barbara Jane (Tower) Drass.

He retired in January 2008 from Pennsylvania State Police as a mechanic following 33 years

of service.

Bob found the greatest joy in the thrill of the ride, finding peace and freedom on the

open road, clocking countless miles with numerous different motorcycles. He had

various hobbies throughout the years. He was an active member of the Cartwright

Hunting Club and the Tyrone Sportsman Club. In his younger more active years, he

would jump through obstacle courses in I.P.S.C. Speed Shooting. He also dressed like

John Wayne in an old style western and used a single action revolver in a style called

Cowboy Shooting. Bob had a deep respect for history and brought the past to life when

he was an active WWII re-enactor. He would search for lost relics at flea markets and

showcase them like a museum. From the local quarries to the shipwrecks deep in the

oceans, he would don a scuba suit searching for lost treasures. He was an avid reader

who loved to delve into the vast unknowns of sci-fi and into strategies of military fiction.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to the Dementia Society of

America which can be done online at https://www.dementiasociety.org