Robert Scott Satre
May 26, 1928 ~ August 3, 2020
It was only a few months ago that Bob Satre was getting up at 6 am several times a week, getting to his car with a combination of walker and cane, driving to River Bend Country Club and doing his morning workout: a little time on the bike and maybe some (very) light weights. To the regulars there, this 92-year-old man was an inspiration.
General fatigue and weakness started encroaching on his routine and his appetite began to fail him too. After a couple of weeks of not eating, a trip to the ER seemed in order. There it was found that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Bob was able to spend his last four days at home in Great Falls where his six children took care of him. In the early hours of Monday, August 3rd, 2020, Bob passed away peacefully.
A native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Bob graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1950 and went to flight training in Pensacola, Florida. He later flew both the A3D Skywarrior and the P2V Neptune aircraft. He met his wife Mary Brownwell while stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas and they became engaged within six weeks of their first date and married on March 15, 1952. The needs of the Navy took them to Florida, California, Maine, and finally Virginia. Bob retired as a Commander in 1971 and remained in the Northern Virginia area, becoming a realtor along with Mary. Together the two of them opened one of the first Re/Max offices in the Northern Virginia area. Bob and Mary retired from their 2nd career in real estate in 1999. Mary predeceased Bob on March 10, 2017, just five days shy of their 65th anniversary.
A resident of Great Falls, Virginia since 1977, Bob enjoyed golf, his children, and 14 grandchildren. After full retirement, he found ways to volunteer his time. He served many years as part of Traveler's Aid at Dulles Airport, and also delivered Meals on Wheels. His most rewarding activity was his weekly shift with Samaritan Ministries, where he helped people in their quest for employment.
A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, August 17th at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences and fond memories of Bob may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
General fatigue and weakness started encroaching on his routine and his appetite began to fail him too. After a couple of weeks of not eating, a trip to the ER seemed in order. There it was found that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Bob was able to spend his last four days at home in Great Falls where his six children took care of him. In the early hours of Monday, August 3rd, 2020, Bob passed away peacefully.
A native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Bob graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1950 and went to flight training in Pensacola, Florida. He later flew both the A3D Skywarrior and the P2V Neptune aircraft. He met his wife Mary Brownwell while stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas and they became engaged within six weeks of their first date and married on March 15, 1952. The needs of the Navy took them to Florida, California, Maine, and finally Virginia. Bob retired as a Commander in 1971 and remained in the Northern Virginia area, becoming a realtor along with Mary. Together the two of them opened one of the first Re/Max offices in the Northern Virginia area. Bob and Mary retired from their 2nd career in real estate in 1999. Mary predeceased Bob on March 10, 2017, just five days shy of their 65th anniversary.
A resident of Great Falls, Virginia since 1977, Bob enjoyed golf, his children, and 14 grandchildren. After full retirement, he found ways to volunteer his time. He served many years as part of Traveler's Aid at Dulles Airport, and also delivered Meals on Wheels. His most rewarding activity was his weekly shift with Samaritan Ministries, where he helped people in their quest for employment.
A viewing will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, August 17th at Money & King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences and fond memories of Bob may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
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Bob lived a life that he and his family can be proud of . He served his country , family , church and community . Bob and Mary are some of the nicest and most honorable folks we have ever met . He will be missed. Kaen and Steve Aylestock and family
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I will love and miss him forever while fondly remembering our annual feuds over the Army/Navy Game!Thank you, Bobiaki, for 30 years of friendship. RIP with our Lord.
Rest in Peace, dear father in law, you will always be. We laughed jokingly at things I’ve said that he was only thinking. He understood me, and I appreciated his kind words to me the last day I saw him. That is my special memory. I feel peace knowing He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Mary, Bailey, his loyal dog, and family members that have gone before him. All in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Sincere condolences to the Satre family on the loss of Bob. May he rest in peace. Rosemary Coskey
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Dear Family and Friends of Bob, I have been a neighbor and friend of Bob’s for many years ; since the beginning of the Great Falls, Saddlebrook Neighborhood. Over the years, we walked together and shared the fun, challenges, and “News” of our families !! Of course, I always had to explain the relative challenges re: flying low and slow for the U.S. Army and he patiently compared the challenges and fun presented flying for the U.S.Navy. Over the last few years, we met frequently for coffee, at the house, and solved many of todays’ worldly problems. We ALWAYS talked about the Green Bay Packers and he could never understand how I could leave G.B. for the Red Skins!! Anyhow, we will miss him greatly and hope to be able attend ceremonies at Arlington, when scheduled. Love, Good Health, and Best Wishes to you All, Frank & Pat Keenan & Family