Robert J. Giger

Robert “Bob” J. Giger, age 73, of Mooresville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2026, at his home in Mooresville surrounded by his wife and three children.

He was born on April 3, 1953, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Earl J. and Ethel (nee Peach) Giger.  Bob is survived by his wife Margie (nee Daiber) Giger; children Carrie Giger, Brandon Giger (Renae), and Katie Seu (Kalani); grandchildren Haloa Seu, Hana Seu, Miles Giger, and Maren Giger; siblings Dennis Giger (Diane), James
Giger, Gary Giger (Linda), and Kathleen Marks (Brian).  He is preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers Lawrence Giger and Thomas Giger.

Bob grew up on farms in O’Fallon and then St. Jacob, Illinois.  He attended Triad High School in St. Jacob, Illinois, where he lettered in football and met his future wife Margie.  After high school, he studied electrical engineering at United Electronics Institute in Louisville, Kentucky.  Upon graduation, he accepted employment at RCA in Indianapolis, Indiana working in the engineering lab where he was awarded two patents for his design work.  He and Margie married on October 13, 1973, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, Illinois and made their first home in Indianapolis, Indiana.  When GE purchased RCA, Bob moved into technical training requiring him to travel internationally.  A few years later he transitioned to sales and became a manager of overseas export marketing.  The position required extensive travel to Mexico and South America as well as Europe and Asia.  In spite of the time that work took him away from home, Bob still found time to coach his son and two daughters in junior league sports.  As they entered high school, he avidly followed their athletic and musical activities, spending many evenings and Saturdays at gyms, ball diamonds, and auditoriums.

Bob was actively involved at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  He served as parish council president and Eucharistic minister and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7431.  He enjoyed playing on the men’s softball team and bowling in the church bowling league.  Bob was an avid outdoorsman and on weekends enjoyed taking the family biking, hiking, canoeing, and fishing.  When the kids were older he introduced them to boating, and skiing and tubing became a favorite way to spend a summer weekend.  Bob enjoyed working with his hands, and as the family grew, he drew up plans for his and Margie’s dream home in the country.  He did much of the work on the house himself and later built an outbuilding and a pole barn on their land.

Always one for an adventure, Bob never passed up an opportunity for new experiences, seeing new places, and trying new foods.   After retiring, he and Margie spent winter months in Florida camping and exploring, hiking, biking, and boating.  He led them on adventures to 45 of the 50 U.S. states, British and U.S. Virgin Islands, Barbados, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, New Zealand, and Australia.

Bob loved adventure, but he frequently said there was no place he would rather be than at home.  His best adventure by far was being a loving husband, dad, and grandpa.  He delighted in his children and his four grandkids, Haloa, Hana, Miles, and Maren.  He loved them dearly and never missed an opportunity to spend time with them.  Bob was an extraordinary man whose optimism, laid-back personality, and sense of humor made him an easy guy to be around and endeared him to those who knew him.  A loving man, Bob’s main goal in life was creating a loving home, being a good husband, father, and grandpa and passing on to his children values and skills he learned, a love for life, and a zest for living.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service and Crematory in Mooresville, Indiana.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana Street, Mooresville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, plants, or other gifts, memorial contributions to PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) or for Masses in Bob’s memory are appreciated.

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