Robert L. Wolfgang, age 83, of Valley Road, Hegins, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sunday, January 10, 1932, in the Mahantongo Valley, a son of the late Robert E Wolfgang and the late Jennie Geist Wolfgang.

He served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He was a self employed coal miner for over 50 years.

He was a member of the Joliett Fire Company, the Independent Miners and Associates, and the Joseph Holmes Safety Committee.

Robert enjoyed farming, watching NASCAR, going to auctions, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by five brothers, George, William, Lester, Marlin, and Kenneth Wolfgang; four sisters, Pauline and Ruth Wolfgang, Beatrice Schlegel, and Ethel Hatter; by a great grandson, Cole Wolfgang; and by a daughter in law Laurie Wolfgang.

He is survived by his wife Betty L Lucas Wolfgang, to whom he was married for 60 years.

He is also survived by five sons, Robert T and his companion Lori of Dewey, AZ, Terry and his wife Peggy of Hegins, Scott of Joliett, Keith and his wife Bonnie of Joliett, and Troy and his wife Rebecca of Good Spring; a daughter, Melissa A of Hegins; twelve grandchildren Danielle,Valerie, Robert K., Tamara, Angela, Adam, Matthew, Ashley, Scott, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Lauren; ten great grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Hoke of Lebanon and Lila Lucas of Donaldson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 11:00 am, with Elder Paul Frantz officiating.

A viewing was held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Joliett Fire Company, 401 Main Street, Joliett PA 17981.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .