Robert S. "Bob" Viguers, Jr., 80, of Harrisburg passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at his home.
Born June 5, 1935, in Coatesville, PA, he was a son of the late Robert S. "Stan" Viguers, Sr. and Lillian Viguers.
Bob was a member of New Love in Christ Church in Harrisburg, Robert Burns Lodge #464, F&AM, American Philatelic Society, The Gateway Historical Society and his church's Prayer Group. He worked for the United States Post Office until his retirement. Bob had a passion for all things Genealogy.
Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Helen (Spiroff) Viguers; daughter, Rebecca Rusbatch; sons, Robert S. Viguers, III, Jeffrey A. Viguers and Matthew S. Viguers; sister, Connie Murray; 4 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central PA, 1320 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110; or the American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St #101, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Pennsylvania, Inc.
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Published by Pioneer Press from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Viguers

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11 Entries

Beckie lohman

November 19, 2023

Jeff and family, sure hope your parents got to see Johnny. Imagine the stoies they shared...

marjorie santos

November 19, 2021

I did not know Bob, but he was a friend of my dad's at the depot and his son, Bob was a good friend in high school.
Remembering your dad at this anniversary of his death, Bob.
Marj

John Gilpin

December 11, 2015

I hardly knew Bob in high school. We shared almost no classes except gym, where he, I, and Karl Heckert vied for least inclined and least talented.

The Internet brought us back into contact, and I learned subsequently what a generous man he was (he did a lot to bring classmates back into contact with each other), how wide his interests were (genealogy was just one of them), and what a resolute character he had.

The last is worthy of special note. A few years ago, Bob had a broken hip. More often than not, older people with a broken hip die within about six months. Bob squared his shoulders, recovered, and kept going. Even in the face of his cancer, Bob squared his shoulders and kept going. He faced the end with courage, even confidence. When our times come, may each of us do as well.

James Sundy

November 28, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Viguers family. Bob was a kind and generous man and helped me find the locations of burial sites of members of my family tree. He was always ready to help. May you Rest In Peace dear friend and brother. I will miss and never forget you.

Rebecca Lohman

November 28, 2015

Jeff and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know it is hard on the whole family. If there is anything i can do please let Clay and I know. I am very sure Johnny was waiting for him when he reached heavens gates........You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Beckie and Clay Lohman

Betsy Myers

November 27, 2015

I'm saddened to see that Bob has passed away. I knew Bob from the post office. He would also come in and let me know when the retirement breakfast was. I always enjoyed talking to him. My condolences to the family.

Susan Mundis

November 26, 2015

I worked with Bob in accounting in the old building at the USPS on Market St back in the 80's. He was a nice fellow and after I retired I would see him at the Postal Employees retirement breakfasts. Bob and Helen was nice enough to drive down to my house and give my baby a gift after he was born 1985. Condolences to his family.

David Cordier

November 26, 2015

I was sorry to hear about Bobs passing. I first met Mr V. when I wrote an article about him and his iron trivet collection several years ago.Turns out he also has knowledge about stamp collecting as well.Mr V was always very pleasant and a great help with sorting and cataloging stamps. We will miss him dearly.

Condolences to his family and friends.

David Cordier

Sheri Geyer

November 26, 2015

Although I did not know Mr. Viguers, I am deeply grateful for all his work in photographing gravestones in area cemeteries. His contributions to genealogical research are immense. Please accept my sympathies.

marjorie santos

November 25, 2015

I didn't know Mr. Viguers, but knew his son Bob at Central Dauphin High School.
I will be praying for your family as you say goodbye to your father, Bob.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Hoeflich Santos

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