Robert W. Sigler

Robert W. Sigler October 9, 1920 - January 7, 2014 Robert William Sigler, 93, of Deshler, Ohio died Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Oak Grove Healthcare Center, Deshler. He was born October 9, 1920 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late Sheldon Forrest and Emma Bell (Buckmaster) Sigler. On March 28, 1940 he married Betty Viola Doty and she preceded him in death on January 24, 1996. Bob attended Deshler High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Ship's Cook, Second Class. He worked at the former Koppenhofer Bros. Poultry, Sherwin Williams Plant, Dekalb Hybrids of Deshler; and was the Deshler Chief of Police from 1948-1951. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation in 1981 as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of St. Paul's E.U.B./New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Deshler and life member of Deshler American Legion Post #316. He is survived by his children, Larry Robert Sigler, Kissimmee, Florida; Linda Rosene (Richard) Babcock, Deshler; six grandchildren, Christine Carrin Babcock, Richard William Patrick (Angie) Babcock, and Andrew Robert James Babcock, all of Deshler; Scott Michael Sigler, Jason Rob Sigler, and Stacy Augusta Jane Sigler, all of Rockville, Maryland; and seven great grandchildren, Jeffrey William Charles Babcock, Kyle Robert Richard Babcock, Bethany Rose Babcock, Tyler Lee James Babcock, Hope Nicole Dangler, Sarah Renee Viola Babcock, and Makayla Marie Babcock. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Sheldon Lewis Sigler; sisters, Elizabeth Faye Hicks and Pauline Blake; and brothers, Currie Forrest Sigler and Ivan Earl Sigler. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler with Rev. Ruth Carter-Crist officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler. Visitation will be from 2 - 8 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Cure Search for Children's Cancer (in memory of Tiana Bishop), New Beginnings United Methodist Church, or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Robert W. Sigler

October 9, 1920 - January 7, 2014