Robert W. Bettis, 86, of Phoenix passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 at Syracuse VA Medical Center. He was born in Ira and worked at Nestles for 41 years. Bob was a Union Stewart for Nestles for years. He was a proud Navy Veteran of WWII. Bob was a member of the Phoenix American Legion 418 and a lifetime member of Lysander Fire Department. One of Bob's passions was hunting.

He is predeceased by his sister and brother, Vivian & Clyde.

Survivors: wife Orlene of 67 years, daughter Kathy (Paul) Kulba of, Baldwinsville, Son Terry (Linda) of Auburn, sister Margaret (Frank) Santulli, of Phoenix , grandchildren Terry W. & Linda L. Bettis, Kimberly Cleveland, Kelly Fillmore, and Eric Kulba, five great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

Services: Monday February 23, 2015, 11am at the Falardeau Funeral Home. Spring Burial will be in Jacksonville Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday 1 to 3pm at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street, Baldwinsville.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers made be made to Phoenix American Legion 418 9 Oswego River Road, Phoenix, NY 13135 or Baldwinsville First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 17 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027.