ROBERT "BOB" RAGER

1951 - 2018

ROBERT "BOB" RAGER obituary, 1951-2018, Large, PA

ROBERT "BOB" RAGER

1951 - 2018

BORN

1951

DIED

2018

ROBERT RAGER Obituary

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RAGER ROBERT "BOB"

Age 67, of Jefferson Hills, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. He was born on March 2, 1951 in Pittsburgh, one of two children of Alexander Francis Rager and Rosemarie (Wieczenski) Rager, and grew up in the Munhall area. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was married to the love of his life, Debra Leigh "Dee" (Seliy) Rager for 37 years; the most loving father to Alexis (Matt) Rossi of Bradenton, FL and Emily (Gennady Geskin) Rager of Pittsburgh; and the best PapPap to his grandson, Colton; Bob was a big brother to his sister, Ann (Jim) Smith of West Mifflin; and uncle to Jamie, Brendan and Shelby; he was the nephew of Charlie Rager and Donald Wieczenski, both of West Homestead. Bob was the head coach of the Point Park Men's Basketball program from 1989-2016, retiring with the most victories for a college basketball coach at a four-year school in Pittsburgh. He was loved by players, feared by referees and ended his career with almost as many technical fouls as wins! He also was the owner of the Payne Hill Grille in Jefferson Hills from 2014-2017. You could always count on Bob to be behind the bar telling and sharing funny stories! He spent the last few years sitting in his favorite chair on the white sand beach of Siesta Key, FL. You could find him swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, riding his bicycle or fishing from the pier on Anna Maria Island. Though he officially retired from coaching in 2016, he jumped at the chance to get back into the gym as the second assistant coach of The Warriors, a YMCA league basketball team for 5-7 year-olds, with his grandson, Colton. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Andrew E. Reilly Memorial Park, 1201 Clairton Road (Route 885) Jefferson Hills 15025 from 1-5 p.m. Bob was funny, loyal and generous. If you knew Bob, you knew he loved his family more than anything on Earth. He was larger than life and will be forever missed! For more information or condolences visit www.stephendslater.com or call STEPHEN SLATER FH (412-384-0350).

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September 26, 2018

Gary Morgan posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2018

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September 23, 2018

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Gary Morgan

September 26, 2018

One of the original Proj. boys. and one of the greatest MHHA summer league basketball players in the late 60's. Bob you will be missed but not foegotten. RIP.

Sue and Dan Kukulka

September 24, 2018

What a great guy. He will be missed.

September 23, 2018

You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

Jack Creamer

September 23, 2018

Great times growing up on the corner....God Blees your brother Jack

Vicky Rubino-Golden

September 22, 2018

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Bobby. Deepest sympathy

Bonnie & Bob Wetzel

September 21, 2018

Dee, We will miss Bob & his fun personality! You are both wonderful people and we feel fortunate to have known him even for a brief time.

Tom Kubicsek

September 21, 2018

Coach Rager will be missed. He was one of a kind. He gave me a shot and believed in me. He looked out for me at Point Park and I'm eternally grateful for all he did for me. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family.

Kub

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1701 State Route 51 (Large), Clairton, PA 15025

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