Robert H. Fogg Sr., 94

March 11, 2018

Robert H. Fogg Sr., 94, of Manheim, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Uniontown, PA he was the son of the late Howard S. “H.S.” Fogg and Nelly M. (Shaffer) Fogg. He was also married to Linda J. (Kugle) Fogg, with whom he shared 31 wonderful years of marriage.
Robert graduated from Monaca High School in 1940 and went on to attend Iowa State University, where he earned his B.A., and Indiana University and Westminster College, where he earned his M.A. Between schools, Robert served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After earning his multiple degrees, he was compelled to teach others. He began his career in education at Beaver Falls High School, where he taught until 1966. From 1966 to 1969 he was a professor at New Wilmington College and went on to teach public speaking and theatre at Millersville University from 1969 to 1987. During his time as an educator, Robert was an AIFS leader and took high school and undergraduate students abroad to Europe to help them further their studies in drama.
Robert was a life long academic of the arts. When he wasn’t studying or teaching he could be found reading anything from Shakespearian works to thrilling mysteries set in modern times. He loved to travel and experience new things and greatly enjoyed his trips to Europe and time spent in England. Robert was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing, especially along the Allegheny River or anywhere good company could be found. Robert was also a devoted fan to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates.
Robert is survived by his wife, Linda J. (Kugel) Fogg; children Robert H. Fogg Jr, and his wife Sandy M. Fogg; step-children Jodi L. Lefever, wife of Bryan Lefever, and Scott Slonaker. He is also survived by grandchildren Amanda Conlin, Natasha (Conlin) Harvan, wife of Tim Harvan, Shay Conlin, and Kara Conlin; and step-grandchildren Tyler Lefever and his wife Kathy (Quigg) Lefever, and Brook (Lefever) Martin and her husband Douglas Martin; as well as nine great-grandchildren in total. He is also survived by his brother Bill Fogg, his wife Jody Fogg, niece Emily Fogg, and nephews Mark Fogg and Paul Fogg. He is predeceased by his daughter, Sue Ann Fogg.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3PM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory located at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz PA 17543. Family will be receiving friends prior to the Celebration of Life starting at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Robert’s name to Hospice and Community Care at 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.