Robert Snyder Shields, Jr. Obituary (1949 - 2019)

Robert Snyder Shields Jr., 70, of Chicora, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was born July 14, 1949 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Snyder Shields Sr. and Evelyn Iona (Porter) Shields Carben. Robert was self-employed as a Contractor. He was a life member of the American Legion, Post # 243, West Sunbury,PA and the Moose Lodge # 78, Oil City, PA. Robert served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force and was stationed at the McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey. He was also a Scout Master, Troop # 30. Robert was also a member of the NRA and a Charter member of the St. Patrick's Day Clan. Robert loved his family and enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, camping and especially his farm. Robert is survived by his loving spouse of 47 years, Michele, who he married on September 9, 1972. One son, Terry M. Shields and his fiance Stacey Warren, of Chicora, PA; one daughter, Lynndee Shields of Chicora, PA; his grandchild, Ashlee N. Shields and godson, Aron Wulff; one sister, Christine A. Baughey of Adiran, MI and his brother-in-law, Michael Baughey of Adrian, MI and his extended family. Military honors will be accorded by the Officers and Members of the American Legion Post # 117, Butler, American Legion Post # 778, and the VFW Post # 249 of Butler. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his Aunts and Uncles. Friends will be received Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Thompson - Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 9:30 am at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA, with Pastor Robert C. Huber, officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Robert's honor to the: DAV - Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301. Burial will be private.