Robert J. Twigg, Sr., 69, of Bettsville, OH passed away on Monday, March 02, 2015 at Promedica Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1946 in Green Springs, WV, the son of Ray E. and Winifred (Mullen) Twigg. He was a 1964 graduate of Romney High School in Romney, WV.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. He also served in the National Guard. He married Janet Martin on June 2, 1965 in Ithaca, MI and she survives.
Robert worked as a Pressman for the Tiffin Advertiser Tribune for thirty-two years and retired in 2005. He was a Life member of the Fremont VFW and a member of the American Legion in Bettsville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing poker and telling stories. He was involved with Boy Scouts for fifteen years and was a Little League coach for all of his children.
Robert is survived by his wife of fifty years, Janet Twigg, Bettsville, OH; children, Robert J. Twigg, Jr., Tiffin, OH, Brian (Dana) Twigg, Fremont, OH, Michael T. (Sheri) Twigg, Bettsville, OH, Jeremy W. (Kelly) Twigg, Bloomville, OH; siblings, Ray (Betty) Twigg of Virginia, Faye (Tom) Davison amd Roy E. (Roxanne) Twigg both of Fremont, OH, Joseph (Shirley) Twigg and Dailey (Susie) Twigg both of Springfield, WV; grandchildren, Zachery (Kylee), Andrew, Brittany, Brianna, Robert III, Brayden, Marisa, McKenna, Carter and Cooper Twigg; two great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Alfred “Buck”, Franklin and Richard Twigg, Betty Jane Ficik, Norma Jean Federico and Victoria Richie.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, March 6, 2015, 10:30 am at the funeral home.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont.
Memorials: To the family
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Barb Gangwer
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mary Halbisen
Janet, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
LINDA BELL
JANET AND TWIGG FAMILY:
So very sorry to hear of BOB’S passing… May the ANGELS be with you and your family at this sad time..
Shonna Burris
Our deepest sympathy….. The Late Alfred W. and Joyce Twigg Family….
Victoria Sue Holbrook
so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers for God to give you comfort through such a difficult time!
Victoria Sue Holbrook
So sorry for your loss! Will be praying that God surrounds you in his love, and comforts you at this difficult time!
Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh
So sorry for your loss.
Carl & Nancy DeLiberto
Janet and sons ,so very sorry to hear that Johnie has passed on to his eternal home ,He will be missed by some many ,His grandchildren are going to be lost without their GRAND DAD ,May GOD give all of you that special Peace that only He can give ,Thoughts and Prayers ,are with you Carl & Nancy
Carl & Nancy DeLiberto
Janet and sons ,so very sorry to hear that Johnie has passed on to his eternal home ,He will be missed by some many ,His grandchildren are going to be lost without their GRAND DAD ,May GOD give all of you that special Peace that only He can give ,Thoughts and Prayers ,are with you Carl & Nancy
Rick Manahan
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Prayers to your whole family from ours at this time of sorrow. Sorry we cant make it up for the service.
DUSTY
May your faith provide comfort at this time of grief!
Rick Bean
I have fond memories of Bob and the conversations we would have in the A-T pressroom. He was a good man and yes, a great story teller. He was an important part of the A-T team and well liked by his co-workers. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Marsha Rudes Kohr
Janet and family, please accept my heart felt sympathy, on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather.
May God’s love comfort you in your loss.
Gene Sherer
Janet & family, I remember the day Bob was hired as a pressman at the Advertiser-Tribune in 1973. We spent many years working together. He had a great since of humor and he always had me laughing. But the thing I remember most about him was his love for his family. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ficik Children
Dear Aunt Janet, Johnnie, Brian, Michael and Jeremy:
What a beautiful video honoring Uncle Johnnie. We know only too well the void left following the death of a beloved parent. These pictures took us back in time fondly remembering your visits to West Virginia. We hope these pictures and memories of Uncle Johnnie will help bring comfort during this difficult time as your mourn your loss while also celebrating his life.
With love,
Linda, Donna, John, Michael, and Robert Ficik