Robert Leonard Bosser

Robert Leonard Bosser

Robert Bosser Obituary

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Col. (Retired) Robert L. Bosser

Died July 2, 2025. Born in Brooklyn, Bob was a lifelong Dodgers fan. He attended PS 140 and PS 102. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy. A graduate of the Naval Academy, Harvard Business School, and Georgetown Law School, he became an Air Force JAG. During his 32-year service, Bob and Gail made their home in 7 states and in Turkey. They retired to New Mexico and became active in the community. He was a long-time volunteer at the Albuquerque Natural History Museum, Albuquerque Zoo, Adobe Theatre, and AARP tax volunteering.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail, sister-in-law Kathy Bosser, and parents Audrey Stillwell and Robert Bosser of New Jersey. He is survived by his brother, Charles Bosser, son, Robert (Diane), and daughter, Kimberly (Al), 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and cousin, Nancy Yeske. He also leaves behind many dear friends in NM., including the Tracey and Genie Burns family, George Libey, Susan Mills, Lou Dassie, and Chris Hurl.

A private burial service will be held in New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Albuquerque Zoo or Albuquerque Natural History Museum.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Keeney & Basford Funeral Homes, P.A.

106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701

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