Robert H. Bargstedt

AIKEN, S.C. - Robert H. Bargstedt, 64, of 186 Old Friar Rd. in Aiken, S.C., died August 3 at his home of cancer. Born in Esperance, N.Y., he was a dairy farmer in Elberton, Ga. for 15 yrs. and was employed at Russell Dam 3 yrs. He also worked at Savannah River Site, Aiken, S.C. 13 yrs. and was a 15 yr. member of Local 470 Union of Operating Engineers. He then was a trucker driver for the past 12 years. He was of the Roman Catholic faith. Survivors include his widow, Arlene Bargstedt of the home; daughter, Angel Garrett of Elberton; 3 sons, Robby Bargstedt of North Augusta, S.C., Charles Ted Bargstedt of Langley, S.C., David Bargstedt of Beech Island, S.C.; sister-in- law, Ann Krolikowski of Augusta Ga.; nephew, Mark Ridgeway Jr. of North Augusta, S.C.; 4 grandchildren, Aleah and Brittany Bargstedt, Jake and Luke Garrett; and many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral services. Being a kind and generous man, he donated his body to The Medical College of Georgia. Memorials may be made to Chapter 43 Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 6346, Aiken S.C. 29804 in his memory. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com