Robert A. Weigle, Sr., 86, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was born on May 30, 1930 in Carlisle, and was a son of the late Donald K. Weigle, Sr. and Marian (Rhoads) Weigle. Bob was married to the late Betty (Keesecker) Weigle, who passed away on June 8, 2009.

Bob earned his G. E. D. from Carlisle High School. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after many years of service as a rural route mail carrier. Bob was a member of Carlisle First Church of the Brethren, and for many years, Bob was a volunteer firefighter and driver with the former Empire Hook & Ladder Fire Co. in Carlisle.

He is survived by one son, Robert A. Weigle, Jr. and his wife, Cathy of Orrstown, one daughter, Cynthia L. Black and her husband, John of Chambersburg, one brother, William F. Weigle of Seaside, CA, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by one brother, Donald Weigle, Jr. and one sister, Carolyn Hippensteel.

Private graveside services will be held in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Boiling Springs, with Pastor Jim Abe officiating. Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, Carlisle, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Carlisle First Church of the Brethren, 1340 Forge Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. www.Since1853.com.