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Robert Stiger Obituary

STIGER Robert J. "Bob" Stiger, 79, born in Radford, VA, January 30, 1926. Passed suddenly February 25, 2005. Employed for many years by Rockwell Internation; also worked at COTA, and the Rug Doctor, from which he retired in 1991. "A wonderful husband, father and friend, we missed you from the moment we knew we had lost you. You will always be in our hearts and minds." Survived by loving wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Stiger; four daughters, Deena, Barbara (Kenneth) Bridges, Carol and Shawn; brother, Garland (Loretta) Stiger; sister, Earnestine Calfee; grandchildren, Dale (Aubrey) Williams, Dierdre (Chris) Owens, Rachael, Chad, Adrienna, Erin, Jason, Shannon, Tara and Aubrey; many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service of memory Tuesday 6 p.m. in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. Brother Chris Owens, officiating.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2005.

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