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ROBERT BIGGS Obituary

ROBERT "BOB" F. BIGGS, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Born Jan. 26, 1923, in Paulding, Ohio, Robert was a son of the late Wayne and Amy Biggs. Bob was a 50 year member of Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 retiring in 1985 from Krouse Sheet Metal as an estimator. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 155 for many years. He was a former manager of the Elks little league team and president of the Fraternal Little League. He was the original owner of North Side Bait, Inc. He was an avid golfer, hunter, and fisherman. Bob especially enjoyed his retirement years at Houghton Lake, Mich. He is survived by his son, Tom (Jean) Biggs; daughter, Kay (Ken) McCloskey of Pensacola, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Catherine Biggs; and younger brothers, Tom, Fred and Jack Biggs. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2016, at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 North Wells St., with calling one hour prior. Pastor Matt McCloskey officiating. Memorials to ARC of Northeast Indiana. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 19, 2016.

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Leslie Langsev (Biggs)

May 23, 2016

Tom, Jean Kay, Ken & Cousins
Sorry for you loss and sorry I was unable to be there in person. Uncle Bob lived a good long life. Many shared memories of holiday's gone by. You're in my thoughts & prayers, love to you all. Leslie & family

Sheryl (Stellhorn) Figg

May 21, 2016

Tom, Kay, and families,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Uncle Bob. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and I am also sorry that I am unable to make it back home for the service. I hope your wonderful memories of your dad will provide comfort during the days ahead - Love from the Stellhorn family,
Bob, Sheryl, Toni, and Jody

May 21, 2016

Tom, Kay and family, Sorry to learn of uncle Bob's passing. We will remember the good old days with smiles. Peace be to you. Sincere!y, Jack, Deb, Di, and Dewey.

Dan & Linda Felger

May 20, 2016

Tom, Kay, and family, Sending you our thoughts and prayers, hoping God will comfort you at this time. Hold on to all the good memories. From, Aunt Lena, Dan & Linda Felger

Gordon Samra

May 20, 2016

Sad to hear about your loss. Like every person who knew Bob, we shared a lot of good times together and we, the Samra family, feel blessed to have so many fond memories of him and your whole family.

Carolyn Reith

May 20, 2016

Tom and Kay,
My Sympathy goes out to you on the lost of your father, Uncle Bob was always a great and sweet gentleman.
your cousin,
Carolyn (Relue) Reith

May 19, 2016

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

Topher Schlatter

May 17, 2016

My thoughts are with you, Jean, Eric, Sara, Monika and Julie.

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