"I can't recall many conversations with Mr. Igel, but he seemed to be everywhere during my formative years and I know that is because of how engaged he was with his family and with K of C, church, and school. He was a fortunate man to have such a large, loving family, but that is a reflection of the person he was and the great home he and Mrs. Igel built together. I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Igel family for your loss."
In loving memory of
Robert A Igel
August 13, 1932 - December 31, 2023
Robert A. Igel, 91, passed away December 31, 2023, while at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 13, 1932, to Nelson and Catherine (Donovan) Igel. He married Mary Anne (Litwiler) Igel on October 29, 1955, and for the next sixty-eight years, they created a loving home for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Robert was a 1950 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. He owned and operated the Washington Printing Company, was the local coordinator for the Salvation Army, and worked at Buehler's Buylow during his retirement years. Robert was an avid bowler and a loyal fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. But, he was happiest when spending time with his family. He was a member of the Washington Knights of Columbus and a 4th Degree member of the Father Vieck Assembly. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
Those who now mourn Robert's passing include his wife, Mary Anne Igel; his children: Kevin (Clara) Igel of Evansville, David (Vicki) Igel of Evansville, Andrew (Diana) Igel of Washington, Mary Igel of Greenwood, Candy (Terry) Conolty of Washington and Danny (Tonya) Igel of Lafayette. Robert was blessed with twenty grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Additionally, he leaves a sister, Jane Grannan of Fort Worth, Texas.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Nelson Igel; a granddaughter, Kristen Fleckenstein; and a brother, Jack Igel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959, or the Washington Catholic Education Endowment at PO Box 916, Washington, Indiana 47501.
Visitation for Robert A. Igel will be held 4:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana. The Knights of Columbus will present their Rosary Service at 6:30 pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana. Father Paul Ferguson and Father Lowell Will are the co-celebrants. Burial will follow in the St. John Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Robert A. Igel.
Tributes
"To my cousins and aunt Ann, my prayers and love are with you today. The last time I was out there Uncle Bob greeted me with the biggest hug and his wonderful smile. I have such wonderful memories of all of us cousins playing together when we went back there for reunions. Uncle Bob will be missed. Julie, one of your California cousins"
" We were so sorry to hear about Robert . Our prayers are with the family."
"What comes to mind about uncle Bob, run because he is going to squeeze your hand or grab you with force haha. That was how he showed his love! Even this past Thanksgiving, give me a hug but your not gonna squeeze my hand are ya? Yep he did lol. The many nights I stayed at the Igel?s were some of the best times growing up. Going to the print shop after school and on weekends were the best. I know your in a great place with everyone else, it still hurts knowing your not here on this earth. RIP uncle Bob I love you and will see ya again someday. "