Robert G. Bollman Sr, 84, of Six Mile Run, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home following a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Akron, OH on November 6, 1937, a son of the late Carl G. and Ethel G. (Rogers) Bollman.
Following high school he first joined the US Air Force and then later the US Army from where he retired achieving the rank of Staff Sargent and received the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Service Medal, and a Twenty Year Service ribbon.
He also worked on Highway Construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the American Legion Post 556 in Six Mile Run, the Saxton VFW Post 4129, and the Saxton Sportsman’s Association, and the Broad Top Area Honor Guard where he was an active member.
Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Zdrosky) Bollman, Son Mark Bollman, husband of Louann, Son Robert G. Bollman Jr., husband of Yvonne, Daughter Tina Mitchell, wife of Kevin, 14 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Marty and Max, and a grandson Gavin.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 1 PM at the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Robert Reed officiating.
Friends will be received on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 6-8 at the funeral home and again on Sunday one hour prior to the service.
Interment will take place in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Broad Top City, with military honors provided by the Broad Top Area Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Six Mile Run Legion Honor Roll Fund, P. O. Box 97, Six Mile Run, PA. 16679.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc. 5010 Railroad Ave. Broad Top City, PA. 16621. Online condolences can be made at www.caheathfh.com
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