Robert J. Sanger

October 27, 1939 - February 25, 2020

Robert J. Sanger, 80, of Avon Park, FL and Chazy, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Mr. Sanger was born October 27, 1939 in Beekmantown, NY to Harry and Elizabeth (Pickel) Sanger. He served our country for six years in the U.S. Army. Robert retired in 1994 as a New York State Trooper and moved from Chazy to Avon Park in 2000. He was a Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed singing barbershop music in the Cumberland Bay Chorus, and restoring classic automobiles, especially Mustangs. Bob was very active in the Church of the Nazarene and was a Trustee in both Avon Park and Plattsburgh, NY. He served on several mission trips to both Haiti and Peru building schools and spreading the word in those countries. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Arlene (Barber) Sanger; sons and daughter-in-law: Scott & Dawn Sanger of Glens Falls, NY and Randy Sanger of Warren, OR; siblings: Pauline Nichols of Plattsburgh, NY, Stephan Sanger of Lakeland, FL, Dawn Downey of Morrisonville, NY and Linda Cook of Chazy, NY; and grandchildren: Beth, Emily, Meagan and Abbie Sanger. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings: Harry O. Sanger, Elizabeth Izzo, Myrtle Sanger, Helen Rougier and C. David Sanger. Bob’s family and friends will celebrate his life in the Avon Park Church of the Nazarene on Tuesday March 3rd at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Avon Park Church of the Nazarene Mission Fund, PO Box 1118, Avon Park FL 33825 . On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com .