Clifford Robert Hog Werst

C. Robert Werst
Clifford Robert Hog Werst, 78, died in his home in Gap, on February 7, 2009. Born in Bethlehem, on March 19, 1930, Bob was the son of Clifford C. and Mildred E. (Ohl) Werst. He was the husband of Diane (Szalay) Werst. Bob attended Franklin Junior High School and Liberty High School, where he played varsity basketball and football. After graduation from Liberty in 1948, Bob went on to Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster. There, as quarterback, he led the Diplomats football team to their first-ever undefeated season in 1950. In 2000, he and his teammates were inducted into the colleges Hall of Fame. After a career as a salesman, which took him from Pennsylvania to New York, Indiana, and Florida, Bob returned to the Lehigh Valley in the 1970s. In his second career as a beloved bartender, Bob became well known to many in the greater Bethlehem area both for his talents as a mixologist, as well as his ability to make people laugh. In addition, he and his wife also operated Piggy Wiggys deli in Fountain Hill before they returned to Lancaster County for Bobs final years. An avid sports fan, hilarious raconteur, and possessed of the most generous spirit behind a feisty demeanor, he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors: Carrying forth his memory in survivorship are his loving and adoring wife; son, Gary Robert Werst of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; sister, Elizabeth Ann Williams of Wilson; four grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, including his longtime companion, Piglet. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Patricia Ann, and sister, Phyllis Talarek. Services: A gathering of his family and friends will be held at the Tally-Ho Tavern in Bethlehem at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday to celebrate Bobs life.