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Robert "Bob" L. Fleegle

December 14, 1931 — August 11, 2025

New Paris

Robert "Bob" L. Fleegle, 93, of Reynoldsdale Road, New Paris, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Nancy's Personal Care Home, Osterburg.

Bob was born in Bedford on December 14, 1931, son of the late John "Billy" and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Fleegle.

He married his first wife Ruth M. (Dibert), who preceded him in death on January 25, 1994. He then married Kathleen M. (Fleegle), who preceded him in death on January 11, 2021.

He is survived by daughter- Karen wife of Rex Hartman, daughter- Sharon wife of Robert Steach, son- Duane (Jackie) Fleegle, son- Keith (Paulette) Fleegle; 14 grandchildren: Brian (Allena) Davis, Stephanie (Wes) Ickes, Eric (Kylee) Davis, Marcy (Brian) Miller, Scott Steach, Shaun (Cory) Steach, Brittanie (Eric) Day, Dana Steach, Joel (Sierra) Fleegle, Justin (Natalie) Fleegle, Jaelynn (Josh) Jones, Keisha (Cole) Over, Josh (Hope) Hartman, Rex Ann (Philip) Chamberlain; along with 17 great-grandchildren; and sister- Dollie (Leon) Whysong. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and siblings: Mary Ellen Ferguson, Edith Smith, Sara Nicodemus, Charles Fleegle, and Florean Schnably.

He was a life time member at Sloans Hollow Church, and a member of the Bethel Park Camp Association, Bedford Grange Hall, a 4-H Leader, The Gideons International and spent 25 years as a Scout Leader/Master.

Bob served his country in the United States Army from 1953 through 1955. He worked at Eastern Express for 20 years, Suwak Trucking and was the owner/operator of Fleegle Excavating with his son Duane for over 30 years.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM and on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 10-11 AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11AM at Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford with Pastor Dave Shoenberger officiating.

Interment will be at Bedford County Memorial Park, Bedford, PA.

Military Rites accorded to the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Robert "Bob" L. Fleegle to the Bethel Park Camp Association: PO Box 58 Fishertown, PA. 15539 or to The Gideons International: P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214.

The family would like to thank the staff at Nancy's Personal Care Home, caregiver Julie Chappell, Gentiva Hospice and Special granddaughter Stephanie and Wes Ickes for their loving care and warmth towards Bob.

The family would like to invite everyone to a time of fellowship at Bethel Park Campground: 1382 Reynoldsdale Road, New Paris, PA. 15554.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.

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