Birth date: Feb 7, 1946 Death date: Aug 28, 2014
Robert F. “Bob” Wiegand, 68, of Liverpool, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and had a lifelong career as a Sprinkler Fitter before retiring in 2001. Following his retirement, Read Obituary
I heard yesterday from a friend that she swore she saw this obit, "ya know the guy you introduced me to at the games, Santa" is what she said. As I was searching, I was hoping she was mistaken. Unfortunately, she was not. My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's entire family. I met Bob many years ago through softball (go figure). He has been umping my daughters games since she was 12 years old (she is now a senior at Liverpool High School). I remember one time she slid and her knee was bleeding, it was approximately 100 degrees, and he had ONE bottle of water, which he brought over to me to pour it over my daughters knee. She was about 13 years old. That memory has stuck in my head ever since. Bob always complimented my daughter and they would often joke on the field (for the past 5 years), and she adored him. Needless to say, over the years, Bob and I spoke a lot, since we were ALWAYS at the softball fields. This past year he would talk about his granddaughter that played softball and how he couldn't ump those games because it would be a conflict. He spoke VERY highly of her, and although I never met her, or have a clue WHO she is, she SHOULD know when Bob spoke of her, his face LIT UP!! Words cannot express my sadness when reading his obit and writing this, I am so sorry for your loss, for ALL of our loss, he was ONE OF A KIND, A GREAT man!! He is now an Angel watching over all his softball girls.
To the family:
I'm very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great man and the best Santa the kids adored him. He will be missed a lot. He was a joy to be around and this Christmas will not be the same without him in the mall. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely, Danielle (Gifts with Sweet Expressions Store)
Dear Rob & Kelly,
Such wonderful trubutes to remember your Dad. We were very sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave & Teri Gonzalski
To the Wiegand Family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at your time of need.
God bless.
From the SPD Special Investigations Division.
I meet Bob many years ago when he stopped into my store for service. Over the years we became friends. I found Bob to be the most caring person I've ever had the privilege to know. I know I'm a better person just knowing Bob We offer our prayer to his family He will be truly missed .
Bob Brooks
A & S Computers
Didn't know Bob that well except for the fact that he was extremely fair and very constructive to the young girls while he was umpiring in Oswego on a weekly basis. My 16 year old granddaughter (a pitcher) was always glad when Bob was behind the plate, not because he favored her but because he was consistent in his calls.
My 3 and 5 year old grandchildren often attended games and Bob had them believing he was Santa and thereby keeping them in check.
Bob will be greatly missed by all.
I met Bob at the fire dept. in w. Monroe and we knew he would be the perfect santa and he was , we all loved him , the Kids were crazy over him . he worked for me until 08 when I retired from there Then took my grandaughter there every year., so many will miss him. my sympathy to everyone, rip Joyce Kasten Phoenix
To Bobby's Family,
Bobby and I go back to when our Dad's played ball together back in the 50's. Speedy was a beauty and Bob followed in his footsteps too. He and I had a ball when we were kids together and when I last saw him about 7 years ago he did not change.
Rest In Peace My Friend Bob and may God Bless You & Your Family too.
Danny & family. we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Love, Penny & Mike Letcher
To all of Bob's family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will miss him as a bowler, Santa , and as an umpire when my daughter was younger, catching as he was umping. He was a great man to do all the extra thing in life to help the kids out. he will be dearly missed, God Bless.
Dan Kite
Huntersville,NC
