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Robert Higgins Obituary

Robert M. Higgins, Jr. GARY, IN - Robert M. Higgins, Jr., age 61, of Gary, IN, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. Robert is survived by his daughter, Michele Winkelman; son, Christopher (Amy) Higgins; grandchildren: Sidney and Haley Higgins; mother, Joann Hartge; brothers: Steven (Jill) Higgins, Patrick and Gregory Higgins, Kevin Hassellof; sister, Jeanne Higgins; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Higgins, MD. Bob was a hard working individual, and a former carpet installer for Carpetland U.S.A. in Munster, IN. He was always optimistic. Bob loved to tell stories and make people laugh. He enjoyed fishing and hiking. Bob was loved by many and will be missed by all. Memorial Service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bob's name to the Salvation Army. GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, was entrusted with the services. To sign guestbook or view directions: 219-663-2500 www.GeisenFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Times on Sep. 10, 2017.

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Ms.Trice Latrice Latrice

September 2, 2024

continue to rest in peace Bob, you are missed ❤

Jeanne Higgins

August 14, 2024

Bob, I am thinking of you and missing you on your earthly birthday. Love, your sister, Jeanne

Jeanne Higgins

August 30, 2023

Dear Bob-Im always thinking of you. Its peach season and Im baking with peaches just like you wanted to do with me. I love you and miss you! Your great stories are still in my head. Love, Jeanne

Jeanne

August 31, 2022

Bob-I think about you often and miss you. Love your sister, Jeanne

Latrice Kilson

August 30, 2022

Your 5year heavenly birthday is coming up i know your look down laughing at some of my repair men lol i miss you so much we always talk about you,, forever in our hearts

Jeanne Higgins

September 23, 2021

Love you, Bob. Miss you very much. Love, your sister Jeanne

Latrice Kilson

August 30, 2021

Bob, we miss you so much continue to rest in peace Forever in our hearts.

NADIRAH MUHAMMAD

August 31, 2020

Bob helped on countless rehab projects for more than a decade. I miss him so much! He became a friend, and I have yet to find someone who like him, could do EVERYTHING. God bless his soul.

Jeanne Higgins

September 1, 2018

Hi Bob, I am remembering you today, one year after we lost you. I am baking with peaches because thats what you wanted to do with me last year, but we didnt get a chance to. I never realized it was peach season at this time until you told me. I miss you and love you.

Your sister, Jeanne

Latrice K

August 18, 2018

Happy belated birthday

August 15, 2018

Thought of you on your birthday. Miss you and all of the great work you did for me. Rest in God's peace.
Nadirah
Manifest Enterprises

Jeanne Higgins

August 13, 2018

Tomorrow would have been your 62 birthday. Miss you. Love, Jeanne

Latrice Kilson

June 29, 2018

Miss u

Latrice

March 22, 2018

Miss you

Latrice

January 18, 2018

You're missed

Latrice

December 9, 2017

Miss you

Latrice

November 9, 2017

You're missed

Latrice

October 29, 2017

We had good laughs Bob,I remember you telling to me to cut some more of your hair off because I left to much up there and me and my leshia look at each other like huh I wish I can hear one of your jokes or stories

Latrice

October 25, 2017

Miss you

Latrice

October 13, 2017

Rather it was a call to ask a question about something you've already explained to me or me saying I need you ASAP or just to see what you was up to you was always there. It's still hard to believe your gone I've called your phone to hear your voice until it was goneI/we definitely misse you Bob,thankful for all you've done for me and my family

October 1, 2017

We miss you, Bob.

Nadirah and Hafeez Muhammad

Jeanne Higgins

September 16, 2017

What a wonderful memorial today. Thank you to all who came to share this special time together. All the memories and fond words that were spoken warmed our hearts and leave us with peace as we bid our dear Bob farewell.

Sandee (D'Onofrio) Haley

September 15, 2017

Was saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I have many fond memories of our H.S. days, RIP Bob. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the Higgins family during this most difficult time.

Jackie covert Frost

September 15, 2017

Sincere condolences to the Higgins family.

Nadirah & Hafeez Muhammad

September 10, 2017

Our hearts are heavy with grief, and we are praying with the Higgins Family.

Bob was our contractor for almost 20 years. During that time, he also became our friend. He performed small jobs with the same tenacity as a major rehab. Even when he was over-booked and in high-demand, he found a way to make time for our projects.

While working with Bob, he frequently talked about his family. His conversations and stories revealed just how much he loved his family - REALLY LOVED them.

May your family be comforted by fond memories of Bob. Our family will never forget him. God's peace and blessings...

Fred, Debbie and Maxwell Abel

September 10, 2017

I was just thinking about you guys the other day. Hope all is well and will be well with the entire family. He will be missed. Please let us know if there is any get together later.

Jeanne Higgins

September 7, 2017

Bob, my oldest brother, I miss you and love you. Your work is done and now you will rest in peace. Love, your sister, Jeanne

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