Robert J. Sanger's Obituary
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 .
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