Robert Andrew Woeber
- On January 16, 2018
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Robert Andrew Woeber, Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018 in Bonita Springs, FL. Bob was born on August 15, 1930 in Avalon Borough, Pittsburgh.
Bob was raised in Mt. Lebanon, where he graduated from high school in 1948. He attended Duquesne University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1952 with a BBA degree. He served with our army in Korea and was discharged with the rank of Captain.
Bob was made General Partner of Arthurs, Lestrange & Company in 1965, where he served as CEO for 25 years. He has long been active in industry affairs, having been President of the Pittsburgh Securities Traders Assn. (Now PSBA) and elected to the Board of Governors of the National Securities Traders Assn. (Now STA). He served on that Board for 10 years and was elected the first Chairman of the Board in 1973. In 1977, he was designated “OTC Man of the Year” by the Over-The-Counter Securities Review. In 1979, he was elected to the Upper St. Clair School Board. He was named Governor of the NASD/NASDR from 1995 through 1997. In 2005, he retired from Arthurs, Lestrange & Company and joined Hunter Associates, Inc. as a Senior Investment Advisor. In 2010, he was elected to the Board of the Achieva Family Trust. Outside of his profession, Bob enjoyed woodworking, golf, travel, and spending time with his wife and children.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Margaret (Margy); his four children, Robert A., Jr. (Michelle) Linda Louise (John), James Lawrence (Michelle) and John David (Lauren), and his loving and adored grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral will be held on Saturday January 20, 2018 at St. John Capistran Church in Upper St. Clair at 11:00am EVERYBODY PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH, with visitation at Cremation & Funeral Care 3287 Washington Rd. McMurray PA 15317 on Friday January 19 from 3-7 pm. If you wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers, the family suggests the American Heart Association.
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