Bob graduated from West High in Rockford in 1974 and moved to Sarasota in 1978 when his parents retired. He had a career with National Distributing for many years and left National in 2011 to go work for Publix. After 7 years at Publix, Bob retired. But upon retirement, he couldn’t stay away, so back to Publix he went working 11 hours a week. Bob volunteered every week at Big Cat Habitat, and was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, where he wore many hats over the years.
Bob and Cathy Higgins were married May 9, 1981, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife of 41 years; and sons, Justin and Brandon. He is also survived by a sister, Susan LeBlanc, and her husband Bob.
Memorials can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church or Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary.
A visitation will be held at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home - Wiegand Chapel, 7454 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 on Friday, June 3, 2022 from 5 - 7pm. A funeral service will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood St., Sarasota, FL 34237 on Saturday, June 4th at 11am. Burial will be private.
For online tributes, please visit www.rtsfunerals.com
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