Obituary of Robert H. Hallgren

Robert H. Hallgren, 80, of Jackson Avenue in Jamestown, died unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2020 in the emergency room of UPMC Chautauqua. He was born February 27, 1940 in Clarendon, PA, one of five children of the late Henry Oscar and Lucretia Hennessy Hallgren, and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1963 to 1965. Bob had been employed for many years as a machinist at the Marlin Rockwell plant in Falconer. He was a member of the War Vets, Celoron American Legion and since retirement, a regular in the 'SKF Burger King Coffee Group'. Bob loved watching baseball and was a big Pittsburgh Pirates and also Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He is survived by his wife, Sharon E. Hilt Hallgren, whom he married September 19, 1987; three children: Mark (Denise) Hallgren of Beaver Falls, PA, as well as Jennifer Ruland and Melissa Hallgren; four step-children: Dale (Kathy) Anderson, Kathy (Marty) Heglund, Denise (Lon) Johnson and Stacy Nelsen; four grandchildren: Mitchell Hallgren, Reed Hallgren, Olivia Ruland and Alyssa Ruland; six step-grandchildren: Jennifer Anderson, Michael Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Makala Nelsen, Kelsey Hall and Scott Anderson; and a sister, Ellener (Malcolm) Bowes of Florida. Preceding him in death were a brother, Jack Hallgren and two sisters, Mary Ceriola and Jean Ann Thomas. A walk-through visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30th in the Lind Funeral Home. Following current pandemic restrictions, masks are required at all times and social distancing maintained while in the funeral home. A private family service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Chautauqua Blind Assoc., 510 W. 5th St., Jamestown, NY 14701; or Jamestown Lions Club, P.O. Box 3683, Jamestown, NY 14702-3683.