Sengewalt, Robert Edward, 88, of Wheeling, died Tuesday December 12, 2017 in Peterson Hospital, Wheeling.
Bob was born June, 30, 1929 in Wheeling, the son of the late Ira W. and Mary Gallagher Sengewalt.
He was a retired mail sorter for the United States Post Office, Wheeling, a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Wheeling, the PAP Club, Wheeling, former Kain Club, Wheeling, Cave Club, Wheeling, and a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Lawrence Sengewalt, three sisters, Helen Cooper, Jean Bentz and Patricia Blake.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Sarah “Sally” Sharp Sengewalt, three sons, David Sengewalt (Debbie) of Wheeling, Gary Sengewalt (Dawn) of Bethlehem, Wheeling, Ronald “Scott” Sengewalt (Mary Beth) of Benwood, two brothers, John “Jack” Sengewalt (Jean) of Wheeling, James Sengewalt (Anna Mae) of Valley Grove, a sister, Ruth Werner of Wheeling, six grandchildren, Jeff Sengewalt, Courtney Sengewalt, Patrick Sengewalt , Ryan Sengewalt and his fiancé Jordan Swaton all of Wheeling , Andrea Koehler (Jason) of Pittsburgh and Erica Sengewalt of Morgantown, a great granddaughter Madalyn Dawn Koehler of Pittsburgh, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
There will no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11 am at Our Lady of Lebanon Church with Monsignor Rev Bakhos Chidiac as celebrant. Inurnment to follow in Mt Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 2216 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV, 26003.
Arrangements by Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff Street, Wheeling.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
To the Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. The Bible gives us the assured hope of seeing our loved ones who have died again! The Resurrection! John 5:28,29.You will see him again! I’m in hopes that this Bible Truth brings you Peace.
I am so saddened by your loss, especially since I have know most of your family since childhood. It is never easy when we lose a parent; but we rest in the fact that we will one day be with them again. My prayers are for comfort during this time of sadness.
Sally, Dave, Gary, Scott and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have wonderful memories of Uncle Bob.
Love, Tina
Aunt Salley, Dave, Gary and Scott,
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. We will keep you in in our prayers! We always loved visiting with your family.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bob. Denny Albaugh
DAVE AND DEBBIE, WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE, OUT THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Robert E. Sengewalt, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
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US Army Veteran, Robert E. Sengewalt, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †