Robert W. Muse
January 9, 1938 ~ June 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" W. Muse, 86, of Franklin, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at UPMC Seneca Hospital. He was born on January, 9, 1938, a son of Robert Vance and Leda Mae Davison Muse. Bob married Nancy Lichko on June 14, 1963, she survives.
He was a member of Franklin First Church of God. He had a strong Christian faith and was a very active member of the Franklin First Church of God. Bob was a fourth grade teacher at Sandycreek Elementary, eventually became Director of Elementary Education, and lastly middle school principal before retiring in 1993. He has touched the lives of many people. Bob loved music, played trumpet in high school and college, was an excellent bass singer, and was part of men's quartets in college and at church. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, sports, biking, walks, and spending time with his family. He and Nancy have had many adventures and misadventures.
In addition to his loving wife, Nancy, Bob is survived by his son, Robert A. Muse and his wife, Kathy of Hamilton, Ohio; a daughter, Kristin E. Clapsaddle and her husband, Craig of Oak Island, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Alex Clapsaddle and his wife, Hannah of Lakewood, Ohio, Anna Hinderer and her husband, Nathan of North Canton, Ohio, Julia Muse of Richmond, Indiana, and Samuel Muse of Hamilton, Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Abigail Hinderer and Carter Clapsaddle; and a sister, Patricia E. Muse of Franklin.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents.
Family and Friends are welcome to call on Saturday, June 29th from 6-8pm at Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin and Sunday, June 30th from 12-2pm at Franklin First Church of God, 703 Liberty St, Franklin, PA 16323. A funeral service will be held to follow on Sunday, June 30th at 2pm with Pastor David Burkett, officiating.
Bob will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Bob's memory to Church of God Missions, 703 Liberty Street, Franklin, Pennsylvania 16323.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence on Bob's Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
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Nancy and family, I am so pleased that I was teaching with Bob. He was the most wonderful teacher and man. You were blessed to have him. I am so sad……..
Very sorry to hear of the passing of our middle school principal. I have fond memories of Mr. Muse at YMCA swim meets and was always a pleasure to see him at school, service, and community activities.
Condolences and prayers to Nancy, Kristin, Rob, and family.
I am sad to hear of Mr. Muse’s passing. My time as a middle school student was at the tail end before his retirement. I found him to be a fair man who cared about his students. I was an OK student but occasionally in minor trouble over acting out due to boredom and having a snarky sense of humor. Either way, Mr. Muse was always kind and respectful. He made me feel like I mattered. He is somebody I still remember fondly and wish I would have crossed paths with him now that I’m an adult. He was a good man.
I am sad to hear of Mr. Muse’s passing. My time as a middle school student was at the tail end before his retirement. I found him to be a fair man who cared about his students. I was an OK student but occasionally in minor trouble over acting out due to boredom and having a snarky sense of humor. Either way, Mr. Muse was always kind and respectful. He made me feel like I mattered. He is somebody I still remember fondly and wish I would have crossed paths with him now that I’m an adult. He was a good man.
If ever a person walked with Jesus, it was Bob. Bob was an elementary teacher and then my middle school principal whom I was so very fortunate to teach under. He was an educator who was both loved and respected by his students and staff.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” (Matthew 5:8)
With sympathy,
June Chekanowsky
Richard & Maryann Black sends their deepest condolences and prayers for the family. I ( Terry Black ) sending my deepest condolences for the family.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Muse. Many who attended Sandycreek and/or Franklin Middle School were blessed to have him either as a teacher, principal or both. Whenever I stroll down memory lane, Mr Muse is one of the educators whom I remember fondly and had a positive influence in my life. Mr Muse had a quiet, caring yet commanding presence which held the respect of his students. He was invested in his students’ lives and made time to talk with us. One lighthearted memory I have of Mr Muse is the first time I saw him drive into school in his Volkswagen Beetle. I watched with amazement as this “giant” effortlessly peeled himself out from behind the wheel of this sardine tin can of a car. When he stood, his height dwarfed the car and I. remember wondering if he was going to be able to fold himself back into the driver’s seat at the end of the day.
Mr. Muse was a wonderful man and I am grateful I had the opportunity to know him. My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Muse, their family and friends. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️