Robert L. DeGolier, 81, of 3 Joseph Lane, Bradford, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Bradford Manor.
Born February 12, 1939 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Robert H. and Marjorie (Hallock) DeGolier. He was a graduate of Bradford High School.
On April 20, 1960 he enlisted in the United States Air Force, he served in Vietnam and was awarded the Vietnam and National Defense Service Medals. He was honorably discharged on April 28, 1964.
On November 5, 1988 before Judge Jadlowic he married Gay (Keith) DeGolier who survives.
Bob worked in the oil fields his entire career. Drilling and plugging wells for area contractors including Minard Run Oil Company.
He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed tractors, tinkering in his garage, four wheeling, being with his friends, riding his scooter with his dog on the Pitt Trails, but most especially cooking.
Surviving in addition to his wife Gay of 31 years, are five children, Debra (Ken) Taggart, of Rixford, Dawn Updegrove, of Bradford, Kelly Helton, of Bradford, Abigail Updegrove, of Bradford and John (Jean) DeGolier, of Wendell NC, four grandchildren, Heather (Partick) Monti, William (Kheity) Taggart, Andrew Kroah and Shane Kroah, three great-grandchildren, one sister, Darlene (Harry) McKinney, of Bradford, two brothers, Quenton (Julie) DeGolier, of Bradford, and Lynn (Sandy) DeGolier, of Bradford, one sister-in-law Monica DeGolier of Mercer, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Carol DeGolier, two brothers, Walter and William DeGolier.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 11:00 AM to Noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Ave., followed by Military Honors by members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 108 in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorials contributions if desired, may be made to the American Legion, Tuna Valley Trails Association, or the McKean County SPCA.
Friends will be invited to attended a memorial service at a later time.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com