Robert J Wargel

Visitation: Tuesday 4 to 8 PM

Services: Wednesday 10 AM

Robert J. Wargel of Newburgh, Ind. Robert J. Wargel, 64, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at home. He was born September 10, 1948, to Simon Louis and Helen Rose (Doerr) Wargel, in Evansville. Robert graduated from Evansville North High School and served in the United States Army. He was a tool maker since high school and started his own business in 1995, Stellar Technologies, Inc. in Newburgh. He was a member of St. Rupert's Catholic Church where he was active in the Men's Club and the Parish Council. Robert enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and coaching his children in soccer and baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Eugene, Allen and Frances Seib. Robert is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bernadette Wargel; children, Robert J. Wargel, II, John D. Wargel (Robyn), Julie Elliott (David); grandchildren, Daniel, Jason, Timothy, and Graham Wargel, Makayla, and Madalyn Elliott; brothers, Kenny Wargel, and Ron Wargel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Rupert's Catholic Church, 1244 Red Brush Rd, Newburgh, Ind., Father Lowell Will officiating and burial to follow at the church cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the American Legion Kapperman Post 44 Honor Guard. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Titzer Family Funeral Homes, Simpson Chapel, 510 W Jennings St., Newburgh, Ind., (812) 853-8314, with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Additional visitation will be held Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Clement's Knights of Columbus Special needs fishing tournament. Sympathy wishes to the family may be made at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.