CHRISTOPHER — Robert “Bob” Earl Coffel Sr., 74, died Feb. 1, 2015, at home.
He was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Sesser to Burl and Evelyn (Green) Coffel. He was married to Norma (Sickmeier) Coffel, and she preceded him in death Oct. 6, 2013.
Bob worked in fiber optics in the Cayman Islands.
He is survived by his children, Robert and Patricia Coffel Jr. of Sesser, Ron Coffel of Harrisburg and Shawn Coffel of Ohio; stepchildren, Chrissy and Dave Bush of Atlanta and Sandy Bullock of Georgia; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife; infant daughter, Karen Diane Coffel; stepdaughter, Robin Stinel; infant sister, Bonita Coffel; and two brothers, James Coffel and Charles Coffel.
Bob’s wishes were to be cremated with no services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church in Christopher and will be accepted at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.
For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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