Robert F. Zirkle, Sr., 79 of Richeyville, PA passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

He was born February 25, 1941 in Coal Center, PA a son of the late Franklin "Junior" and Marilyn Murray Zirkle.

Robert was a 1959 graduate of Beth Center High School and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War.

Mr. Zirkle was employed as an insurance agent for 45 years with various companies including Prudential, Baltimore Life and American General.

Robert was a member of the Hanson-Cole American Legion Post #391 Fredericktown and the Miners Club Richeyville. His family was everything to him, especially important was his relationship with his grandchildren. In his personal time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching WVU sports and his beloved Pirates. He lived life in a way that touched lives around him. From kids he coached in youth sports, to random strangers he met in his travels, he always made sure to touch people's lives in a special and memorable way.

Surviving are his best friend, love of his life, and the best kept secret in Washington County, Kathy Wilson of Millsboro, PA; one daughter Kellie Sabatini (Larry) of Richeyville, PA; two siblings, Bonnie Celestine (Tom) of Tallmansville, WV and James Zirkle (Christy) of Ravenna, OH; three grandchildren, Josh Sabatini (Lindsey), Rachel Sabatini and Adam Zirkle; several nieces and nephews.

Deceased in addition to his parents is his wife Linda Zirkle; two sons, Robert Zirkle Jr. and Randy Zirkle and a brother, Perry Zirkle

Friends will be received Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 2 to 6 PM, the time of Service, in the Greenlee's Fredericktown Funeral Home, Ltd., 42 Bank St. at Crawford Rd. Fredericktown, PA. Military Rites will be accorded by the Hanson-Cole American Legion Post #391. Interment will be private.