Robert G. “Bob” Boeglin, 68, Santa Claus

Robert G. “Bob” Boeglin, 68, of Santa Claus, passed away suddenly at 9:25 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Bob was born in Huntingburg on August 2, 1952, to Leonard and Doretha (Stenftenagel) Boeglin. He married Deborah Cannon on September 23, 1978, in Illinois.

Bob was a 1970 graduate of Jasper High School and a 1974 graduate of Indiana State University.

He retired after 42 years from Jasper Engines and Transmissions, where he had been National Accounts Manager.

He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana.

He enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Boeglin of Santa Claus; three children, Lindsey Mattingly of Santa Claus, Adam Boeglin of Seattle, Wash., and Brad (Kelsi) Boeglin of Jasper; four grandchildren, Peyton, Paige, Harper, and Cody; his mother, Doretha Schmitt of Jasper; three sisters, Margaret (Glenn) Gramelspacher of Florida, Cathy (Mike) Siebert of Jasper, and Patti (John) Schroeder of Jasper; one brother, John (Donna) Boeglin of Texas; one brother-in-law, Don Routson of Noblesville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Boeglin; stepfather, Ray Schmitt; one granddaughter, Chayce Boeglin; and one sister, Ann Routson.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob Boeglin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. 

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 2:00 p.m. Mass time on Friday at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.