Robert Gagle, 96 , of La Porte, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Brentwood at La Porte.
Robert was born in Portland, IN, on June 19, 1921 to Arthur E. and Edith (Haltermon) Gagle.
He was married to Ruth C. (Burk) Gagle who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Katryna (Bill) of Michigan City, Michael (Linda) of Lafayette, IN, Stacey (Ruth) of La Porte, Reid (Genene) of St. Paul, MN, Burk (Jane) of Camarillo, CA; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth; and 2 brothers.
Robert received his BA of Science from TriState College in Angola and he also attended Vincennes University. Robert served honorably in the US Army during WWII, Corp of Engineers. He was a founding member of the of the Center Township Volunteer Fire Department, and also a member of the Val Vista Resort, Casa Grande, Arizona. Former Vestryman & Warden, St. Paul's Episcopal Church of La Porte. Engineer Trainee Princeton University, He worked as a civil engineer for 34 years with the Indiana Highway Department and retired 1988.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held at Buena Vista Cemetery in Randolph County, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011; Harbor Light Hospice, 800 Roosevelt Road, Bldg C suite 206, Glen Ellyn IL 60137; or Hilarity for Charity with “(raises funds to provide respite support for caregiver families impacted by dementia)
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.