Robert J. Sanger
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Robert J. Sanger, 80, of Avon Park, FL and Chazy, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Mr. Sanger was born October 27, 1939 in Beekmantown, NY to Harry and Elizabeth (Pickel) Sanger. He served our country in the U.S. Army. Robert retired in 1994 as a New York State Trooper and moved to Avon Park in 2000 from Chazy. He was a Boy Scout Leader, enjoyed singing in the Barbershop Quartet and restoring automobiles, especially Mustangs. Robert was very active in the Church of the Nazarene and was a Trustee in both Avon Park and Plattsburgh, NY. He served on several mission trips to both Haiti and Peru spreading the word in those countries. Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Arlene (Barber) Sanger; sons and daughter-in-law, Scott & Dawn Sanger of Glens Falls, NY and Randy Sanger of Warren, OR; siblings, Pauline Nichols of Plattsburgh, NY, Stephan Sanger of Lakeland, FL, Dawn Downey of Morrisonville, NY and Linda Cook of Chazy, NY; grandchildren, Beth, Emily, Meagan and Abbie. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings, Harry O. Sanger, Elizabeth Izzo, Myrtle Sanger, Helen Rougier and C. David Sanger. Robert's family and friends will celebrate his life 10:00am, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in the Avon Park Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Avon Park Church of The Nazarene Mission Fund, PO Box 1118, Avon Park FL 33826. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood, FL.