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Robert Paul Stager, 72, Tyrone, passed away Thursday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Paul and Elizabeth (Dixon) Stager. On Oct. 14, 1972, he married Joyce Lloyd at Christ UMC, Tyrone.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Melanie (Dave) Adams and Missy (Johnny) Wilson; and four grandchildren: Katelyn and Griffin Adams and Alex and Kaleb Wilson; and a sibling, Carol (Mike) Harpster of Williamsport, Md.
Bob was a 1969 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. He was the operator of the family business, Tyrone Auto Salvage, since the age of 19 and the owner since 2013. He was active in scouting growing up and received the Eagle Scout award as a teenager. He was a member of various organizations, including Mountain Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Altoona Jaffa Shrine, Tyrone Elks Lodge, American Legion, Hookies Fire Company, Fire Tower Hunting Club and McIntire Hunting Camp.
In his 20s, he participated in stock car racing. He enjoyed many outdoor activities through the years, including hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating and watching motorsports. The family camp on Pine Creek in Slate Run was his favorite place for summer get-togethers. In addition, he enjoyed his grandchildren and attending their extra-curricular and sporting events.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone, and from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at noon Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at the funeral home, the Rev. James House officiating.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Camp Anderson, P.O. Box 221, Tyrone, PA 16686.